Pirtleville, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85626

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

1,021
535/sq mi
$49,519
Median income
$93,800
Median home value
5.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pirtleville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
535
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Pirtleville, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,021 residents, producing a population density of 535 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 85626 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85626 sits at $49,519 (32% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $16,221. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $93,800 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $688 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85626 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 85626, Pirtleville, 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

1,021

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

535

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85626?

30.1

Median Age

62.9%

Male

37.1%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$49,519

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$16,221

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85626 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,519 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 17.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.3%

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

What does housing look like?

321

Total Housing Units

305

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

4.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$93,800

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$688

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 85626, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$307K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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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85608 Douglas, AZ 2,305 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85626 in?
ZIP code 85626 (Pirtleville) 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 85626?
ZIP code 85626 in Pirtleville, AZ has a population of 1,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85626?
The median household income in ZIP 85626 is $49,519, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85626?
The median home value in ZIP 85626 is $93,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85626 is Two or More Ethnicities at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85626?
ZIP code 85626 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85626?
In ZIP code 85626, 17.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.3% 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 85626?
In ZIP code 85626, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85626 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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