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ZIP Code 85610

Cochise County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,333
1/sq mi
$34,375
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elfrida pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1110.8 square miles in Elfrida, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,333 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85610 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85610 sits at $34,375 (53% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $36,422. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $568 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85610 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85610.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85610?

58.2

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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

$36,422

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85610 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,375 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

610

Total Housing Units

316

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$225,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

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85625 Pearce, AZ 1,983 11.9 mi

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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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