PlainZIP

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pirtleville, Cochise County, Arizona, home to just 1,021 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 535 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85626 reports a modest median household income of $49,519 (32% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $16,221. Poverty here runs at 28.9%, with unemployment measured at 11.5%. Median home value sits at $93,800 (72% below the state average), median rent at $688 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cochise County, letting you compare 85626 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 →

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 85626, Pirtleville, 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

1,021

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

Pirtleville, AZ 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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85608 Douglas, AZ 2,305 6.9 mi

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Pop: 34,727
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Pop: 18,925
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Pop: 15,279
85643 standard
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Pop: 9,810
85602 standard
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Pop: 9,464
85615 standard
Hereford, AZ
Pop: 9,413

Related Areas

Cochise County Pirtleville, AZ Arizona

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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