85606 ZIP Code — Cochise, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85606 is located in Cochise, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 173.97 square miles and serves a population of 870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85606

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,972. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 85606 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

870
population
173.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85606

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City Status
Cochise Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85625 Pearce (16 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 870
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 173.97 sq mi
Water area 0.32 sq mi
Latitude 32.0287
Longitude -109.8886
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 45.3% 48.1% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 32.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 17.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.8% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

870
Population
5
People per sq mi
50.8
Median age
$60,972
Median household income
$32,904
Per capita income
$180,000
Median home value
$885
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
493
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
10
22
5–9
18
26
10–14
22
52
15–19
42
20
20–24
17
36
25–34
30
42
35–44
35
38
45–54
31
27
55–59
22
40
60–64
32
104
65–74
84
48
75–84
39
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816118.5%
18 and over70981.5%
65 and over29533.9%
Median age50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%
Two or more races 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
White76383.4%
Two or more races10010.9%
Hispanic or Latino454.9%
Asian70.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 48.1% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 32.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 17.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.8% 6.4%
Under $10k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 32.9%
$75k–$100k 7.8%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k+ 9.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k32.9%
$75k–$100k7.8%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k0.3%
$200k+9.2%
Median income$60,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%
$50k–$100k 27.2%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k–$300k 11.0%
$300k–$500k 19.7%
$500k–$1M 14.5%
$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$180,000
Median rent / month$885
Owner occupied80.8%
Renter occupied19.2%
Vacant36.1%
Single-family detached51.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes45.9%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–200927.4%
1990–199920.8%
1980–198911.9%
1970–197925.1%
1960–19692.0%
1950–19592.7%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier3.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom14.8%
2 bedrooms27.8%
3 bedrooms42.7%
4 bedrooms11.4%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle28.4%
2 vehicles31.2%
3 or more39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas13.9%
Electricity40.1%
Propane / LP gas34.5%
Wood10.6%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17649.0%
Cohabiting couple205.6%
Male householder, no spouse10328.7%
Female householder, no spouse6016.7%
Households with children under 185916.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21259.1%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.9%28.0%
Married46.7%50.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed10.4%10.2%
Divorced14.1%11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 32.5%
Some college, no degree 33.9%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.6%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.5%
Kindergarten41.8%
Elementary school9241.8%
High school5725.9%
College / grad school6630.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.8%
Transportation & utilities 19.5%
Public administration 15.4%
Professional & management 12.3%
Education & healthcare 10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%
Retail trade 5.8%
Construction 5.5%
Other services 1.7%
Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.2%
Service20.1%
Sales & office27.3%
Natural resources & construction16.0%
Production & transportation15.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.8%
Government29.7%
Self-employed6.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.1%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home25.6%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.4

Poverty

All people 14.4%
Under 18 years 32.7%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.7%
Retirement income42.9%
Supplemental Security5.3%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP4.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure44.7%
High cholesterol41.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease10.4%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis35.5%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking11.9%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.9%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist56.3%
Cholesterol screening92.6%
Teeth loss17.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7710.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 180.6%
18–64 years10.6%
65 and over46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.5%
Public insurance51.0%
No insurance20.7%
Uninsured under 1924.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only84797.4%
Spanish60.7%
Other Indo-European60.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)84497.0%
Born in same state83796.2%
Born in different state37543.1%
Foreign born70.8%
Naturalized citizen263.0%
Not a US citizen2492.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French28733%
Italian20423.4%
Arab232.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish111.3%
English50.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.3%
Internet access91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85606

What city is ZIP code 85606 in?

ZIP code 85606 is primarily assigned to Cochise, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85606 in?

ZIP code 85606 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85606 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 85606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85606 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 85606 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 85606 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 85606 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85606 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85606 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85606 in?

ZIP code 85606 observes the MST timezone.

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