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Mc Neal, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85617

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

1,277
2/sq mi
$43,967
Median income
$123,000
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Neal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85617 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Neal, Cochise County, Arizona, home to just 1,277 residents across 580.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85617 reports a modest median household income of $43,967 (39% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $26,381. Poverty here runs at 30.2%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. Housing costs here run $123,000 for a typical home value (64% below the state average), with rent averaging $596 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 85617, plus 6 more within Cochise County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 85617, Mc Neal, 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

1,277

Population

580.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85617?

55.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$43,967

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$26,381

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85617 ranks nationally

Mc Neal, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,967 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

695

Total Housing Units

517

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$123,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$596

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 85617, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,900,000.

10

Businesses

236

Employees

$9.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85608 Douglas, AZ 2,305 10.3 mi

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Related Areas

Cochise County Mc Neal, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85617 in? ▼
ZIP code 85617 (Mc Neal) 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 85617? ▼
ZIP code 85617 in Mc Neal, AZ has a population of 1,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85617 is $43,967, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85617 is $123,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85617 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85617? ▼
ZIP code 85617 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85617? ▼
In ZIP code 85617, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 85617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85617 is 29.2 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 85617? ▼
In ZIP code 85617, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85617 is 30.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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