Patagonia, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85624

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

1,426
1/sq mi
$56,053
Median income
$397,500
Median home value
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Patagonia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85624 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1018.6 square miles in Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,426 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 85624 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85624 sits at $56,053 (23% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,340. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $397,500 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85624 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85624 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85624

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85624.

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 85624, Patagonia, 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

1,426

Population

1018.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85624?

59.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

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?

$56,053

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,340

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85624 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,053 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,018

Total Housing Units

756

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$397,500

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 85624, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,544,000.

50

Businesses

237

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 14.0%
Retail trade 6 12.0%
Construction 4 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85624 in?
ZIP code 85624 (Patagonia) is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Santa Cruz County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-cruz-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85624?
ZIP code 85624 in Patagonia, AZ has a population of 1,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85624?
The median household income in ZIP 85624 is $56,053, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85624?
The median home value in ZIP 85624 is $397,500, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85624 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85624?
ZIP code 85624 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85624 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85624?
In ZIP code 85624, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 85624?
In ZIP code 85624, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85624 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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