Elfrida, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85610
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,333
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $34,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $225,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elfrida pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85610 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85610 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elfrida, Cochise County, Arizona, home to just 1,333 residents across 1110.8 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85610 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,375 (53% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,422. The poverty rate is 28.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $225,000 (33% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $568; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cochise County, so 85610 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elfrida, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85610.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85610, Elfrida, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,333
Population
1110.8
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85610?
58.2
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$34,375
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$36,422
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85610 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Elfrida, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,375 8th percentile higher than 8% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
610housing units
610
Total Housing Units
316
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$568
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 85610, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,743,000.
19
Businesses
85
Employees
$3.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 26.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85610 vs 85625 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85625 | Pearce, AZ | 1,983 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85610, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,333 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85610 in?
ZIP code 85610 (Elfrida) is located in Cochise County, Arizona. Cochise County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cochise-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85610?
ZIP code 85610 in Elfrida, AZ has a population of 1,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85610?
The median household income in ZIP 85610 is $34,375, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85610?
The median home value in ZIP 85610 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85610 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85610?
ZIP code 85610 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85610 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85610?
In ZIP code 85610, 29.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85610?
In ZIP code 85610, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85610 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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