City

Willcox, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cochise County  ·  Arizona

👥8,524Population
💰$56,952Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$161,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.3%Hispanic: 45.3%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White49.3%
Hispanic45.3%
Black1.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,803 (34%)
Some College1,090 (20.6%)
Associates879 (16.6%)
Bachelors397 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,067 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College20.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,952 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$161,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units3,965
Vacant Units907

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Willcox, AZ

Willcox is a city in Arizona, located in Cochise County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Willcox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,952 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Willcox is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willcox is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.3%.

Willcox, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Willcox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85643 8,524 $56,952 $161,500 $700 6.8% 27.6% 68.1%

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