| ZIP Code | 85650 |
|---|---|
| City | Sierra Vista |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 4,689 ft |
| Latitude | 31.498887 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.201319 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,815 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 1,270 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 2,034 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,161 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,919 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,819 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,400 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,309/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,639 |
| Vacant Units | 441 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,639 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 441 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 85650 is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, within Cochise County. With a population of 14,154, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.6 years. Economically, 85650 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,819 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85650 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $306,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,309 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 85650 is majority White (62.19%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85650 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 85650 in Sierra Vista, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,154 residents, a median household income of $84,819, and a median home value of $306,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.