85624 ZIP Code — Patagonia, AZ

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

ZIP code 85624 is located in Patagonia, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 338.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85624

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $42,895. 58% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 85624 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,396

population

338.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Patagonia	Acceptable
Patagonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85613 Fort Huachuca (16.2 mi) 85637 Sonoita (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,396
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	338.99 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	31.4836
Longitude	-110.6407
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	55.8%	56.5%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	12.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,396

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$42,895

Median household income

$34,415

Per capita income

$367,300

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

57.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

734

Housing units

44.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

172

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	15.0%
18 and over	1,187	85.0%
65 and over	591	42.3%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

Two or more races 10.1%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,184	74.9%
Hispanic or Latino	185	11.7%
Two or more races	160	10.1%
Other race	35	2.2%
Black or African American	15	0.9%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	56.5%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	12.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$42,895

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 48.0%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$367,300
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	57.7%
Renter occupied	42.3%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	16.2%
2 bedrooms	44.5%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.0%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	118	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	197	28.1%
Households with children under 18	142	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	61.1%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	20.3%
Married	61.6%	54.1%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.5%
Divorced	23.2%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 21.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	44.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	67.9%
High school	42	26.4%
College / grad school	5	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Professional & management 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Public administration 7.5%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Retail trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.7%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	19.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.3%
Work from home	24.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,340	96.0%
Spanish	96	7.2%
Other Indo-European	95	7.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,242	89.0%
Born in same state	1,237	88.6%
Born in different state	427	30.6%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	154	11.0%
Not a US citizen	68	44.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	274	19.6%
Italian	77	5.5%
Norwegian	39	2.8%
Arab	25	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.5%
Polish	15	1.1%
German	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85624

What city is ZIP code 85624 in?

ZIP code 85624 is primarily assigned to Patagonia, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85624 in?

ZIP code 85624 falls within Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85624 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 85624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85624 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 85624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85624?

The median home value in ZIP code 85624 is $367,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85624?

The median household income in ZIP code 85624 is $42,895, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85624 in?

ZIP code 85624 observes the MST timezone.