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Sierra Vista, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85635

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

34,727
188/sq mi
$61,580
Median income
$228,000
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sierra Vista pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85635 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.9 square miles in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 34,727 residents, producing a population density of 188 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 85635 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85635 sits at $61,580 (15% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $36,505. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $228,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85635 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 85635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85635.

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 85635, Sierra Vista, 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

34,727

Population

184.9

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85635?

41.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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?

$61,580

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$36,505

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85635 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,580 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

17,314

Total Housing Units

15,610

Occupied Units

1,704

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$228,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85635 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 162
2021 +15.7% 188
2022 +15.7% 217
2023 +7.3% 233
2024 +4.7% 244

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 835 business establishments in ZIP 85635, employing approximately 11,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $498,237,000.

835

Businesses

11,391

Employees

$498.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 147 17.6%
Retail trade 142 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 101 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 96 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 7.0%
Construction 51 6.1%
Finance and insurance 48 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.4%
Information 17 2.0%
Wholesale trade 9 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.8%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Manufacturing 6 0.7%

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 85635 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85635 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85635 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85650 Sierra Vista, AZ 15,279 5.1 mi
85638 Tombstone, AZ 1,973 12.5 mi

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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
Benson, AZ
Pop: 9,464
85615 standard
Hereford, AZ
Pop: 9,413
85603 standard
Bisbee, AZ
Pop: 7,155

Related Areas

Cochise County Sierra Vista, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85635 in? ▼
ZIP code 85635 (Sierra Vista) 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 85635? ▼
ZIP code 85635 in Sierra Vista, AZ has a population of 34,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85635? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85635 is $61,580, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85635? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85635 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85635? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85635 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85635? ▼
ZIP code 85635 has 835 business establishments employing approximately 11,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85635? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85635 are: Health care and social assistance (147), Retail trade (142), Other services (except public administration) (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85635? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85635 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85635? ▼
In ZIP code 85635, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85635? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85635 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85635? ▼
In ZIP code 85635, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85635? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85635 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sierra Vista, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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