85625 ZIP Code — Pearce, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85625 is located in Pearce, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 338.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85625

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,404. 65% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85625 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,031
population
338.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85625 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85625

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85625. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pearce Acceptable
Pearce Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85610 Elfrida (15.6 mi) 85606 Cochise (16 mi) 85632 San Simon (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,031
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 338.35 sq mi
Water area 0.17 sq mi
Latitude 31.9243
Longitude -109.6442
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code 520
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.0% 48.1% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 27.7% 32.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 17.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.8% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,031
Population
6
People per sq mi
62.2
Median age
$47,404
Median household income
$31,880
Per capita income
$142,400
Median home value
$788
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1,262
Housing units
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
33
32
5–9
35
63
10–14
70
19
15–19
21
16
20–24
18
76
25–34
84
50
35–44
55
99
45–54
111
61
55–59
69
93
60–64
104
261
65–74
292
125
75–84
139
35
85+
40
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828614.1%
18 and over1,74585.9%
65 and over89243.9%
Median age62.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or more races 7%
Other race 0.6%
Black or African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,86084.9%
Hispanic or Latino1597.3%
Two or more races1537%
Other race140.6%
Black or African American20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.0% 48.1% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 27.7% 32.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 17.0% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.8% 6.4%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 15.0%
$25k–$35k 12.8%
$35k–$50k 10.8%
$50k–$75k 19.9%
$75k–$100k 5.9%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k15.0%
$25k–$35k12.8%
$35k–$50k10.8%
$50k–$75k19.9%
$75k–$100k5.9%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$47,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%
$50k–$100k 22.3%
$100k–$150k 22.6%
$150k–$200k 19.6%
$200k–$300k 10.6%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$142,400
Median rent / month$788
Owner occupied84.6%
Renter occupied15.4%
Vacant28.6%
Single-family detached78.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–20196.8%
2000–200912.2%
1990–199917.1%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197926.1%
1960–196914.8%
1950–19592.5%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier2.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.5%
1 bedroom7.8%
2 bedrooms42.2%
3 bedrooms42.2%
4 bedrooms3.9%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle25.7%
2 vehicles39.3%
3 or more32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.2%
Electricity35.8%
Propane / LP gas17.9%
Wood10.3%
Solar0.4%
No fuel used1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family49749.1%
Cohabiting couple323.2%
Male householder, no spouse25024.7%
Female householder, no spouse23423.1%
Households with children under 1813813.6%
Households with seniors (65+)63062.2%
Average household size2.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.2%10.2%
Married58.5%56.5%
Separated1.4%2.3%
Widowed8.7%13.3%
Divorced13.3%17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 22.0%
Some college, no degree 27.6%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 23.1%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.6%
Bachelor's or higher31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool134.9%
Kindergarten41.5%
Elementary school18770.0%
High school3412.7%
College / grad school2910.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.6%
Other services 9.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.6%
Retail trade 8.6%
Public administration 8.4%
Professional & management 7.3%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Construction 3.2%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.5%
Service14.4%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation12.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.9%
Government19.3%
Self-employed15.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool1.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.3%
Work from home15.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.3

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 10.2%
18 and over 11.4%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security65.3%
Retirement income31.7%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP11.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.4%
High blood pressure48.5%
High cholesterol44.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Heart disease12.2%
Stroke5.7%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis39.1%
Kidney disease5.3%
Pulmonary disease12.7%
Cancer10.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking10.5%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression19.5%
Fair or poor health22.1%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist54.9%
Cholesterol screening93.4%
Teeth loss19.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans28816.5%
Disability%
Any disability19.6%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years15.2%
65 and over29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.1%
Public insurance54.4%
No insurance12.9%
Uninsured under 1925.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,96896.9%
Spanish160.8%
Other Indo-European70.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,95296.1%
Born in same state1,94795.9%
Born in different state55927.5%
Foreign born50.2%
Naturalized citizen793.9%
Not a US citizen5569.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French46923.1%
Italian33716.6%
Arab1085.3%
English442.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish341.7%
Dutch50.2%
Norwegian10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.9%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85625

What city is ZIP code 85625 in?

ZIP code 85625 is primarily assigned to Pearce, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85625 in?

ZIP code 85625 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85625 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 85625 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85625 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 85625 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85625 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 85625 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85625 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 85625 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85625 in?

ZIP code 85625 observes the MST timezone.

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