Huachuca City, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85616
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,566
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,813
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huachuca City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85616 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 85616 (Huachuca City, AZ) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.4 in 2023 to 251.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85616 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huachuca City, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 5,566 residents across 345.7 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85616 reports a modest median household income of $51,813 (29% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,731. The poverty rate is 23.4%, 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 $175,300 (48% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $958; owner occupancy is 74.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cochise County, so 85616 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 85616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huachuca City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85616.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 85616, Huachuca City, 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
5,566
Population
345.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85616?
45.1
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
5.4%
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?
$51,813
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$31,731
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85616 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Huachuca City, 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)
$51,813 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,458housing units
2,458
Total Housing Units
2,242
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85616 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 168 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 216 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 241 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 251 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 85616, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,412,000.
59
Businesses
427
Employees
$17.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 23.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 20.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 85616 vs 85613 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85613 | Fort Huachuca, AZ | 5,601 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85616, 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 (5,566 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 85616 in?
ZIP code 85616 (Huachuca City) 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 85616?
ZIP code 85616 in Huachuca City, AZ has a population of 5,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85616?
The median household income in ZIP 85616 is $51,813, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85616?
The median home value in ZIP 85616 is $175,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85616 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85616?
ZIP code 85616 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85616 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85616 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 85616?
In ZIP code 85616, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 85616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85616 is 35.2 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 85616?
In ZIP code 85616, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85616 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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