85632 ZIP Code — San Simon, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85632 is located in San Simon, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 828.52 square miles and serves a population of 773 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85632

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,044. 57% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 85632 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

773

population

828.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85632 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85632

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85632. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Simon	Acceptable
San Simon	Acceptable
San Simon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85625 Pearce (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	773
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	828.52 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	32.0637
Longitude	-109.4065
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	57.1%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

773

Population

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

$44,044

Median household income

$29,699

Per capita income

$151,100

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

30.4%

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

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	15.0%
18 and over	657	85.0%
65 and over	343	44.4%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.9%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Two or more races 6.8%

Other race 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	664	76.9%
Hispanic or Latino	91	10.5%
Two or more races	59	6.8%
Other race	41	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.8%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$44,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,100
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	42.0%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	44.3%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Wood	16.5%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	73	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	98	26.1%
Households with children under 18	67	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	61.1%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	14.4%
Married	56.5%	55.8%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	15.6%
Divorced	15.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.3%
Kindergarten	5	5.3%
Elementary school	54	57.4%
High school	26	27.7%
College / grad school	5	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 12.1%

Public administration 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Information 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.4%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	739	95.6%
Spanish	27	3.7%
Other Indo-European	20	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	726	93.9%
Born in same state	723	93.5%
Born in different state	318	41.1%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	47	6.1%
Not a US citizen	31	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	127	16.4%
Italian	104	13.5%
Arab	29	3.8%
Polish	26	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.4%
Norwegian	6	0.8%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85632

What city is ZIP code 85632 in?

ZIP code 85632 is primarily assigned to San Simon, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85632 in?

ZIP code 85632 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85632 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 85632 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85632 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 85632 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85632 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 85632 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85632?

15% of residents in ZIP code 85632 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85632 in?

ZIP code 85632 observes the MST timezone.