85643 ZIP Code — Willcox, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85643 is located in Willcox, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 2,206.71 square miles and serves a population of 8,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85643

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $54,492. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,787

population

2,206.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willcox	Acceptable
Willcox	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,787
Population density	4,394 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	2,206.71 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	32.4441
Longitude	-109.8028
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	56.7%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,787

Population

4,394

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$54,492

Median household income

$24,706

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

2,963

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

274

Under 5

220

297

5–9

238

244

10–14

195

338

15–19

271

267

20–24

213

872

25–34

698

658

35–44

527

436

45–54

348

314

55–59

252

303

60–64

243

550

65–74

440

206

75–84

164

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,876	21.3%
18 and over	6,911	78.7%
65 and over	1,579	18.0%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.2%

Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

Two or more races 15.4%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,353	59.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,943	18.1%
Two or more races	1,650	15.4%
Other race	410	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	190	1.8%
Black or African American	121	1.1%
Asian	63	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$54,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	33.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.6%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	5.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,488	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	73	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	793	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	686	22.6%
Households with children under 18	889	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,216	40.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.6%	29.4%
Married	46.9%	51.7%
Separated	0.9%	2.3%
Widowed	5.2%	6.9%
Divorced	9.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	3.1%
Kindergarten	98	5.6%
Elementary school	656	37.7%
High school	658	37.9%
College / grad school	272	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,033	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,293	94.4%
Spanish	830	10.0%
Other Indo-European	786	9.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.3%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,874	89.6%
Born in same state	7,846	89.3%
Born in different state	4,979	56.7%
Foreign born	28	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	913	10.4%
Not a US citizen	291	31.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	931	10.6%
Italian	806	9.2%
Arab	214	2.4%
English	65	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	0.7%
Dutch	37	0.4%
German	22	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85643

What city is ZIP code 85643 in?

ZIP code 85643 is primarily assigned to Willcox, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85643 in?

ZIP code 85643 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85643 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 85643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85643 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 85643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85643?

The median home value in ZIP code 85643 is $147,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 85643?

ZIP code 85643 has an estimated population of 8,787 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85643 in?

ZIP code 85643 observes the MST timezone.