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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
$57,903
Median income
$173,900
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5450.0 square miles in Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 9,810 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 85643 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85643 sits at $57,903 (20% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $27,429. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $173,900 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $957 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85643 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85643.

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 85643, Willcox, 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

9,810

Population

5450.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85643?

40.6

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%

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?

$57,903

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,429

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85643 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,903 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,901

Total Housing Units

3,001

Occupied Units

900

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$173,900

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Willcox, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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