Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.06 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 851 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,936 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 11,396 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 16,548 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 9,697 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,898 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,033 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,718 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $940/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 59,830 |
| Vacant Units | 8,827 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cochise County is located in Arizona and encompasses 27 ZIP codes spanning 20 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 127,122 residents. With a median age of 43.71, it is a middle-aged county.
Cochise County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,033 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Cochise County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $201,718 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $940. Homeownership rates are high at 68.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cochise County are majority White (55.15%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cochise County, AZ is a solidly middle-class area in Arizona. The 27 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85602 | Benson | 9,860 | $53,725 | $195,500 | $760 | 5.8% | 35.5% |
| 85603 | Bisbee | 6,798 | $46,509 | $204,900 | $835 | 8.2% | 43.9% |
| 85605 | Bowie | 728 | $48,347 | $67,700 | $638 | 1.6% | 29.3% |
| 85606 | Cochise | 1,012 | $60,938 | $233,600 | $1,255 | 8.3% | 29.0% |
| 85607 | Douglas | 17,009 | $40,576 | $134,000 | $750 | 13.9% | 30.1% |
| 85610 | Elfrida | 708 | $35,313 | $206,500 | $488 | 19.8% | 47.8% |
| 85613 | Fort Huachuca | 5,125 | $86,744 | — | $1,498 | 0.8% | 63.3% |
| 85615 | Hereford | 9,713 | $76,196 | $247,400 | $888 | 6.5% | 49.3% |
| 85616 | Huachuca City | 4,845 | $50,515 | $157,600 | $937 | 9.0% | 38.7% |
| 85617 | Mc Neal | 1,098 | $47,837 | $121,900 | $567 | 11.0% | 44.5% |
| 85620 | Naco | 1,105 | $51,161 | $74,000 | $694 | 6.3% | 17.4% |
| 85625 | Pearce | 1,959 | $51,042 | $158,500 | $800 | 1.0% | 48.0% |
| 85626 | Pirtleville | 1,211 | $49,946 | $91,100 | — | 10.5% | 37.3% |
| 85627 | Pomerene | 389 | $48,542 | $161,400 | — | 1.9% | 30.7% |
| 85630 | Saint David | 1,942 | $49,306 | $148,500 | — | 1.0% | 45.6% |
| 85632 | San Simon | 873 | $54,167 | $119,800 | $1,023 | 4.6% | 41.3% |
| 85635 | Sierra Vista | 34,958 | $60,822 | $218,100 | $985 | 5.3% | 44.1% |
| 85650 | Sierra Vista | 14,154 | $84,819 | $306,400 | $1,309 | 5.8% | 49.7% |
| 85638 | Tombstone | 1,621 | $56,172 | $170,800 | $779 | 0.4% | 28.6% |
| 85643 | Willcox | 8,524 | $56,952 | $161,500 | $700 | 6.8% | 27.6% |