85626 ZIP Code — Pirtleville, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85626 is located in Pirtleville, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of 955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85626

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,375. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 85626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

955

population

0.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pirtleville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	955
Population density	974 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.3578
Longitude	-109.5691
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	65.5%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

955

Population

974

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$68,375

Median household income

$20,232

Per capita income

$84,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

314

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	24.6%
18 and over	720	75.4%
65 and over	159	16.6%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.2%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

Two or more races 22.8%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	635	50.2%
Hispanic or Latino	310	24.5%
Two or more races	289	22.8%
Other race	31	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 17.6%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.6%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	25.7%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$68,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.5%

$50k–$100k 44.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	26.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.2%
1 bedroom	19.5%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.3%
Electricity	38.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	83	31.8%
Households with children under 18	100	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	41.0%
Average household size	3.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.5%	10.5%
Married	36.6%	41.0%
Separated	0.0%	26.8%
Widowed	6.2%	7.5%
Divorced	5.7%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 33.2%

Some HS, no diploma 31.3%

HS graduate 9.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	35.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	218	96.5%
High school	2	0.9%
College / grad school	6	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 29.4%

Construction 13.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Public administration 9.6%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Retail trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	59.5%
Sales & office	0.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.1%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	22.6%
Cash public assistance	16.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	33.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.3%
Public insurance	75.6%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	940	98.4%
Spanish	207	22.0%
Other Indo-European	207	22.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	700	73.3%
Born in same state	635	66.5%
Born in different state	629	65.9%
Foreign born	65	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	255	26.7%
Not a US citizen	119	46.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.3%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85626

What city is ZIP code 85626 in?

ZIP code 85626 is primarily assigned to Pirtleville, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85626 in?

ZIP code 85626 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85626 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 85626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85626?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 85626 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 85626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 85626?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 85626 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 85626 in?

ZIP code 85626 observes the MST timezone.