85609 ZIP Code — Dragoon, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85609 is located in Dragoon, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 118.93 square miles and serves a population of 446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85609

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 85609 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

446

population

118.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85609 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85609

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dragoon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	446
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	118.93 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.0540
Longitude	-110.0467
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	0.0%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	61.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	9.7%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

446

Population

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

Median household income

$53,763

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

207

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	2.9%
18 and over	433	97.1%
65 and over	207	46.4%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	446	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	61.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	9.7%	2.8%	6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 45.4%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	45.4%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	22.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 43.5%

$500k–$1M 44.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	49.8%
1990–1999	43.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.8%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	28.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	12.6%
3 or more	87.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	94.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	9	4.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	52.2%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.8%	0.0%
Married	88.3%	94.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	5.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 16.2%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 24.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 54.2%

Public administration 41.7%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.6%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	41.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.6%
Retirement income	52.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	73.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	384	86.1%
Born in same state	384	86.1%
Born in different state	102	22.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	13.9%
Not a US citizen	62	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	34.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	16.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85609

What city is ZIP code 85609 in?

ZIP code 85609 is primarily assigned to Dragoon, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85609 in?

ZIP code 85609 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85609 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 85609 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85609 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 85609 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 85609?

ZIP code 85609 has an estimated population of 446 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85609 in?

ZIP code 85609 observes the MST timezone.