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 Low-density area
- $56,053
- Median income Below-median income area
- $397,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Patagonia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, home to just 1,426 residents across 1018.6 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85624 reports a modest median household income of $56,053 (23% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,340. Unemployment is 12.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $397,500 (18% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $833.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85624.
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 85624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patagonia, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85624.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 85624, Patagonia, 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
1,426
Population
1018.6
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85624?
59.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.8%
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?
$56,053
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$35,340
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85624 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Patagonia, 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)
$56,053 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,018housing units
1,018
Total Housing Units
756
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,500
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85624, 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 (1,426 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Santa Cruz County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 85624's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 85624 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Patagonia, AZ ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.