City

Nogales, AZ

3 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  Arizona

👥21,512Population
💰$41,309Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$173,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 178% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.6%Hispanic: 93.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White4.6%
Hispanic93.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 178% above avg
No HS Diploma631 (5.8%)
HS Graduate3,473 (32.1%)
Some College1,266 (11.7%)
Associates2,039 (18.8%)
Bachelors893 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree2,530 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.8%Renter: 49.3%Tenure
Owner50.8%
Renter49.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,309 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$173,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units8,244
Vacant Units880

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Nogales, AZ

Nogales is a city in Arizona, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,512 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Nogales is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,309 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nogales is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month.

The population of Nogales is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (93.24%).

Nogales, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Nogales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85621 21,512 $41,309 $173,600 $700 13.6% 31.6% 50.8%