| ZIP Code | 85638 |
|---|---|
| City | Tombstone |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 4,556 ft |
| Latitude | 31.666024 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.059506 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 28.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 91% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 467 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 82 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 344 (27.5%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 237 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,172 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $779/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,127 |
| Vacant Units | 320 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 320 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 85638 is located in Tombstone, Arizona, within Cochise County. With a population of 1,621, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.6 years. Economically, 85638 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,172 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85638 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $779 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 85638 is primarily White (83.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85638 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 85638 in Tombstone, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,621 residents, a median household income of $56,172, and a median home value of $170,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.