| ZIP Code | 85621 |
|---|---|
| City | Nogales |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 3,452 ft |
| Latitude | 31.387974 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.899729 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 24.9% ▲ 149% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.6% ▲ 178% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 631 (5.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,473 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,266 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 2,039 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 893 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,530 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,309 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,600 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $700/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,244 |
| Vacant Units | 880 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,244 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 880 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 85621 is located in Nogales, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 21,512, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 85621 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,309 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85621 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $700 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.8%) and renters (49.3%). Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 85621 is primarily Hispanic (93.24%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.9%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85621 stands at 13.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 85621 in Nogales, AZ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,512 residents, a median household income of $41,309, and a median home value of $173,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.