Hereford, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85615
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,413
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,758
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hereford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85615 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85615 (Hereford, AZ) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.2 in 2023 to 214.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 9,413 residents across 541.0 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,758 (2% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,544. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $250,200 (26% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,091; owner occupancy is 90.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cochise County, so 85615 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 85615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hereford, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85615.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 85615, Hereford, 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
9,413
Population
541.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85615?
49.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$73,758
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,544
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85615 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Hereford, 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)
$73,758 Top 41% higher than 59% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,306housing units
4,306
Total Housing Units
4,059
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,200
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,091
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85615 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 184 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 206 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 209 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 85615, employing approximately 784 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,144,000.
109
Businesses
784
Employees
$27.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 26.6% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 85615 vs 85650 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85650 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 15,279 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85615, 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 (9,413 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 85615 in?
ZIP code 85615 (Hereford) 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 85615?
ZIP code 85615 in Hereford, AZ has a population of 9,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85615?
The median household income in ZIP 85615 is $73,758, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85615?
The median home value in ZIP 85615 is $250,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85615?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85615 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85615?
ZIP code 85615 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85615?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85615 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85615?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85615 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85615?
In ZIP code 85615, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85615?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85615 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85615?
In ZIP code 85615, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85615?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85615 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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