| ZIP Code | 85602 |
|---|---|
| City | Benson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 3,440 ft |
| Latitude | 32.167495 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.411875 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,018 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 1,136 (16%) |
| Associates | 1,367 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 599 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,926 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,725 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $195,500 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $760/mo ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,386 |
| Vacant Units | 1,085 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,386 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,085 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 85602 is located in Benson, Arizona, within Cochise County. With a population of 9,860, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 85602 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,725 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85602 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $760 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 85602 is primarily White (78.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85602 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85602 in Benson, AZ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,860 residents, a median household income of $53,725, and a median home value of $195,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.