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Cochise County
Tombstone, AZ
85638
85638 ZIP Code — Tombstone, AZ
Cochise County, Arizona
ZIP code 85638 is located in
Tombstone ,
Arizona ,
within Cochise County .
It covers approximately 270.03 square miles and serves a population of
1,610 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone,
served by area code 520 .
About ZIP code 85638
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 $157,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $52,542. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 85638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,610
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
270.03 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
31.7114
Longitude
-110.0133
Timezone
Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code
520
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
48.1%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
32.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
17.0%
21.1%
Over $200k
3.9%
2.8%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$52,542
Median household income
$157,500
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 195 12.1% 18 and over 1,415 87.9% 65 and over 691 42.9% Median age 60.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,507 89.3% Two or more races 85 5% Hispanic or Latino 78 4.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.6% Asian 6 0.4% Other race 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
48.1%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
32.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
17.0%
21.1%
Over $200k
3.9%
2.8%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 15.7% $35k–$50k 10.1% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 11.1% $150k–$200k 6.8% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $52,542
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,500 Median rent / month $830 Owner occupied 73.7% Renter occupied 26.3% Vacant 31.8% Single-family detached 65.0% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 25.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 20.8% 1990–1999 19.3% 1980–1989 13.4% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 6.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.4% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 35.8% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 10.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 33.2% 2 vehicles 32.4% 3 or more 29.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.4% Electricity 40.5% Propane / LP gas 19.8% Wood 1.4% Solar 0.8% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 380 49.8% Cohabiting couple 19 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 170 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 194 25.4% Households with children under 18 124 16.3% Households with seniors (65+) 478 62.6% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 17.8% Married 54.5% 52.5% Separated 0.5% 2.6% Widowed 5.6% 12.1% Divorced 19.0% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.6%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 19 8.1% Elementary school 73 31.2% High school 57 24.4% College / grad school 85 36.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.3%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Professional & management
12.8%
Public administration
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.0% Service 16.3% Sales & office 30.5% Natural resources & construction 9.9% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.8% Government 24.1% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.7% Carpool 1.1% Public transit 0.3% Walk 8.2% Work from home 11.9% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 20.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.5% Retirement income 32.0% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.9% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 41.7% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 59.3% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 197 13.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.0% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 24.0% 65 and over 29.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.4% Public insurance 65.1% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 4.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,567 97.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,519 94.3% Born in same state 1,517 94.2% Born in different state 419 26.0% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 91 5.7% Not a US citizen 82 90.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 333 20.7% French 295 18.3% Arab 33 2% English 20 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 0.7% Irish 8 0.5% Norwegian 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.4% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85638
What city is ZIP code 85638 in?
ZIP code 85638 is primarily assigned to Tombstone, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85638 in?
ZIP code 85638 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.
Does ZIP code 85638 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 85638 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 85638 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 85638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 85638 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 85638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85638?
The median home value in ZIP code 85638 is $157,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 85638 in?
ZIP code 85638 observes the MST timezone.
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