Willcox, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85643
Cochise County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,810
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,903
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willcox pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85643 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85643 (Willcox, AZ) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.5 in 2023 to 271.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85643 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona, home to 9,810 residents across 5450.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85643 reports a modest median household income of $57,903 (20% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,429. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,900 (48% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $957; owner occupancy is 66.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85643.
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 85643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willcox, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85643.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 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 85643, Willcox, 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
9,810
Population
5450.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85643?
40.6
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
12.0%
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?
$57,903
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,429
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85643 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Willcox, 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)
$57,903 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,901housing units
3,901
Total Housing Units
3,001
Occupied Units
900
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,900
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1982
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85643 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.0% | 178 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 195 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 241 |
| 2023 | -4.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 271 |
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 179 business establishments in ZIP 85643, employing approximately 1,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,069,000.
179
Businesses
1,658
Employees
$87.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 85643, 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 (9,810 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85643 in?
ZIP code 85643 (Willcox) 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 85643?
ZIP code 85643 in Willcox, AZ has a population of 9,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85643?
The median household income in ZIP 85643 is $57,903, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85643?
The median home value in ZIP 85643 is $173,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85643 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85643?
ZIP code 85643 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 1,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85643 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (21), Construction (20). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85643?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85643 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 85643?
In ZIP code 85643, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 85643?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85643 is 21.8 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 85643?
In ZIP code 85643, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85643 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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