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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
$51,813
Median income
$175,300
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $31,731. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $175,300 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $958 monthly, and 74.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cochise County, letting you compare 85616 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85616?

45.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

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

$31,731

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85616 ranks nationally

Huachuca City, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,813 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,458

Total Housing Units

2,242

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$175,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

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85613 Fort Huachuca, AZ 5,601 9.3 mi

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.