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San Simon, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85632

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

835
0/sq mi
$52,917
Median income
$168,100
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Simon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85632 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Simon, Cochise County, Arizona, home to just 835 residents across 2087.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85632 reports a modest median household income of $52,917 (27% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $36,391. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Housing costs here run $168,100 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $964 a month; 88.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 85632's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 85632, San Simon, 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

835

Population

2087.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85632?

58.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

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?

$52,917

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,391

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85632 ranks nationally

San Simon, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,917 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

721

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$168,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$964

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 85632, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,312,000.

16

Businesses

116

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 85632 in? ▼
ZIP code 85632 (San Simon) 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 85632? ▼
ZIP code 85632 in San Simon, AZ has a population of 835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85632? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85632 is $52,917, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85632? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85632 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85632? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85632 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85632? ▼
ZIP code 85632 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85632? ▼
In ZIP code 85632, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 85632? ▼
In ZIP code 85632, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85632? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85632 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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