85601 ZIP Code — Arivaca, AZ

Pima County, Arizona

ZIP code 85601 is located in Arivaca, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 165.85 square miles and serves a population of 524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85601

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,636. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 85601 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

524

population

165.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arivaca	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	524
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	165.85 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.5824
Longitude	-111.3062
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

524

Population

People per sq mi

61.5

Median age

$31,636

Median household income

$29,864

Per capita income

$86,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

378

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	4.6%
18 and over	500	95.4%
65 and over	262	50.0%
Median age	61.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	503	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	3.9%
Two or more races	21	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.1%	6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 19.3%

$25k–$35k 38.6%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	19.3%
$25k–$35k	38.6%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$31,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	51.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	36.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.4%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	56.3%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	29.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	14.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	170	51.2%
Female householder, no spouse	113	34.0%
Households with children under 18	27	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	56.3%
Average household size	1.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	0.0%
Married	19.5%	30.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	34.4%
Divorced	41.5%	34.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.4%

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Other services 10.7%

Public administration 9.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.2%
Service	33.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.9%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	43.0%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	500	95.4%
Spanish	26	5.2%
Other Indo-European	26	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	524	100.0%
Born in same state	524	100.0%
Born in different state	68	13.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	13.9%
Irish	21	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.4%
Internet access	79.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85601

What city is ZIP code 85601 in?

ZIP code 85601 is primarily assigned to Arivaca, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85601 in?

ZIP code 85601 falls within Pima County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85601 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 85601 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85601 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 85601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85601 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 85601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85601?

The median home value in ZIP code 85601 is $86,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85601 in?

ZIP code 85601 observes the MST timezone.