85610 ZIP Code — Elfrida, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85610 is located in Elfrida, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 468.08 square miles and serves a population of 784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85610

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 $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($32,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

784

population

468.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elfrida	Acceptable
Elfrida	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85617 Mc Neal (13.9 mi) 85625 Pearce (15.6 mi) 85607 Douglas (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	784
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	468.08 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	31.7152
Longitude	-109.5431
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	61.6%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

784

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$32,083

Median household income

$25,953

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$491

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

573

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	24.7%
18 and over	590	75.3%
65 and over	150	19.1%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 5.3%

Black or African American 2.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	661	79.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	48	5.8%
Two or more races	44	5.3%
Black or African American	23	2.8%
Other race	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$32,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$491
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	50.3%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	82	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	91	29.8%
Households with children under 18	53	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	39.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	22.9%
Married	51.0%	47.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	11.3%
Divorced	8.0%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.0%
Elementary school	83	41.1%
High school	62	30.7%
College / grad school	53	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Public administration 11.2%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Other services 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	13.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.9%
Public insurance	75.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	728	92.9%
Spanish	67	9.2%
Other Indo-European	67	9.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	714	91.1%
Born in same state	687	87.6%
Born in different state	249	31.8%
Foreign born	27	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	70	8.9%
Not a US citizen	45	64.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	119	15.2%
Arab	19	2.4%
Italian	6	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.5%
Polish	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85610

What city is ZIP code 85610 in?

ZIP code 85610 is primarily assigned to Elfrida, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85610 in?

ZIP code 85610 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85610 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 85610 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85610?

17% of residents in ZIP code 85610 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85610 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 85610 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 85610 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 85610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 85610 in?

ZIP code 85610 observes the MST timezone.