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Sierra Vista, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85650

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

15,279
141/sq mi
$91,654
Median income
$327,000
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.1 square miles in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona. The area is home to 15,279 residents, producing a population density of 141 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 85650 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85650 sits at $91,654 (26% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $47,505. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $327,000 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,356 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cochise County, so you can benchmark 85650 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 85650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85650.

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 85650, 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

15,279

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85650?

49.0

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$91,654

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$47,505

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85650 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,654 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,751

Total Housing Units

6,348

Occupied Units

403

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$327,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,356

Median Rent

1997

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85650 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 157
2021 +12.5% 177
2022 +20.2% 212
2023 -1.7% 209
2024 +8.2% 226

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 85650, employing approximately 1,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,726,000.

168

Businesses

1,580

Employees

$68.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 28.0%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 11.3%
Retail trade 16 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.2%
Educational services 7 4.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.8%

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 85650 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 85650 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85650 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 85650 ranks the highest 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
85635 Sierra Vista, AZ 34,727 5.1 mi
85615 Hereford, AZ 9,413 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cochise County

85635 standard
Sierra Vista, AZ
Pop: 34,727
85607 standard
Douglas, AZ
Pop: 18,925
85643 standard
Willcox, AZ
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 85650 in? ▼
ZIP code 85650 (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 85650? ▼
ZIP code 85650 in Sierra Vista, AZ has a population of 15,279 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85650 is $91,654, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85650 is $327,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85650 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85650? ▼
ZIP code 85650 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 1,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85650 are: Construction (47), Health care and social assistance (19), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85650? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85650 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 85650? ▼
In ZIP code 85650, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 85650? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85650 is 25.5 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 85650? ▼
In ZIP code 85650, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85650 is 6.5% 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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