| ZIP Code | 85635 |
|---|---|
| City | Sierra Vista |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 4,188 ft |
| Latitude | 31.553108 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.171088 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.1% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 243 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,309 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 3,150 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 4,351 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,911 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,396 (31.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,822 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $985/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,138 |
| Vacant Units | 1,580 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,138 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,580 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 85635 is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, within Cochise County. With a population of 34,958, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 85635 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,822 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85635 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $985 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 85635 is majority White (58.06%). Residents are well-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85635 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 85635 in Sierra Vista, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,958 residents, a median household income of $60,822, and a median home value of $218,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.