85615 ZIP Code — Hereford, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85615 is located in Hereford, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 185.25 square miles and serves a population of 9,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85615

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,583. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85615 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,435

population

185.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85615 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85615

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85615. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hereford	Acceptable
Hereford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85650 Sierra Vista (4.6 mi) 85635 Sierra Vista (8.9 mi) 85613 Fort Huachuca (13.3 mi) 85603 Bisbee (17.3 mi) 85616 Huachuca City (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	9,435
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	185.25 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.4590
Longitude	-110.1957
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,435

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$79,583

Median household income

$40,490

Per capita income

$216,200

Median home value

$649

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

3,729

Housing units

35.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

173

234

5–9

246

206

10–14

216

426

15–19

447

181

20–24

190

269

25–34

281

488

35–44

512

608

45–54

636

344

55–59

361

436

60–64

456

659

65–74

690

458

75–84

480

133

85+

140

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,872	19.8%
18 and over	7,563	80.2%
65 and over	2,560	27.1%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,300	82.5%
Two or more races	709	7%
Hispanic or Latino	627	6.2%
Other race	215	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	0.9%
Asian	86	0.9%
Black or African American	37	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$79,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,200
Median rent / month	$649
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	29.2%
1990–1999	32.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	69.3%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	51.6%
Wood	5.3%
Solar	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,192	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	183	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	811	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	716	18.3%
Households with children under 18	862	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,867	47.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	21.2%
Married	58.6%	54.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.1%
Widowed	6.3%	10.1%
Divorced	6.7%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 20.5%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	4.8%
Kindergarten	108	4.5%
Elementary school	724	29.9%
High school	778	32.2%
College / grad school	692	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.1%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Professional & management 12.2%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 5.9%

Other services 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	34.5%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,088	27.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,097	96.4%
Spanish	316	3.5%
Other Indo-European	259	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.5%
Other languages	14	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,665	91.8%
Born in same state	8,480	89.9%
Born in different state	2,383	25.3%
Foreign born	185	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	770	8.2%
Not a US citizen	471	61.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,686	17.9%
Italian	1,647	17.5%
Arab	341	3.6%
English	224	2.4%
Polish	152	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	0.5%
German	21	0.2%
Dutch	13	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85615

What city is ZIP code 85615 in?

ZIP code 85615 is primarily assigned to Hereford, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85615 in?

ZIP code 85615 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85615 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 85615 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 85615 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 85615 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85615 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 85615 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85615 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 85615 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85615 in?

ZIP code 85615 observes the MST timezone.