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Cochise County
Bowie, AZ
85605
85605 ZIP Code — Bowie, AZ
Cochise County, Arizona
ZIP code 85605 is located in
Bowie ,
Arizona ,
within Cochise County .
It covers approximately 324.20 square miles and serves a population of
753 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone,
served by area code 520 .
About ZIP code 85605
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $46,211. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 85605 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
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City
Status
Bowie
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
753
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
324.20 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
32.2868
Longitude
-109.4629
Timezone
Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code
520
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
48.1%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
10.2%
32.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
17.0%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.8%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$46,211
Median household income
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 223 29.6% 18 and over 530 70.4% 65 and over 160 21.2% Median age 34.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 475 46.9% Hispanic or Latino 259 25.6% Other race 151 14.9% Two or more races 116 11.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.7% Black or African American 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
48.1%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
10.2%
32.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
17.0%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.8%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.4% $10k–$15k 7.8% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 30.9% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 1.2% $100k–$150k 7.0% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $46,211
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $71,600 Median rent / month $619 Owner occupied 68.7% Renter occupied 31.3% Vacant 14.4% Single-family detached 77.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.7% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 24.6% 1990–1999 19.7% 1980–1989 7.4% 1970–1979 10.9% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 24.6% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 0.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.6% 2 bedrooms 22.5% 3 bedrooms 58.1% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.9% 1 vehicle 12.3% 2 vehicles 53.9% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.4% Electricity 25.5% Propane / LP gas 27.2% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 150 61.7% Cohabiting couple 8 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 22 9.1% Female householder, no spouse 63 25.9% Households with children under 18 96 39.5% Households with seniors (65+) 93 38.3% Average household size 3.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.6% 14.5% Married 58.6% 59.9% Separated 0.0% 7.1% Widowed 1.9% 11.7% Divorced 9.0% 6.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.3%
Some HS, no diploma
18.4%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 62.3% Bachelor's or higher 12.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.0% Kindergarten 33 21.6% Elementary school 68 44.4% High school 30 19.6% College / grad school 19 12.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
41.6%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Public administration
8.4%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Professional & management
2.0%
Education & healthcare
1.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 3.0% Sales & office 21.3% Natural resources & construction 29.2% Production & transportation 16.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.1% Government 13.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 1.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.7% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.5% Work from home 11.4% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 20.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.7%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.0% Retirement income 30.9% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 11.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 42.0% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 30.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 23.1% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 21.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 49.7% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 21.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 20.3% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.3% Public insurance 57.4% No insurance 24.4% Uninsured under 19 26.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 665 88.3% Spanish 166 25.0% Other Indo-European 161 24.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 612 81.3% Born in same state 612 81.3% Born in different state 428 56.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 141 18.7% Not a US citizen 75 53.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 23 3.1% Italian 7 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.3% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85605
What city is ZIP code 85605 in?
ZIP code 85605 is primarily assigned to Bowie, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85605 in?
ZIP code 85605 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85605?
29% of residents in ZIP code 85605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 85605?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 85605 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85605?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85605?
The median home value in ZIP code 85605 is $71,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 85605 in?
ZIP code 85605 observes the MST timezone.
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