85617 ZIP Code — Mc Neal, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85617 is located in Mc Neal, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 224.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85617

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 $108,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,667. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 63% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 85617 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,050

population

224.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Neal	Acceptable
Mc Neal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85610 Elfrida (13.9 mi) 85603 Bisbee (14.6 mi) 85607 Douglas (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,050
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	224.57 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	31.5445
Longitude	-109.6674
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	62.5%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,050

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$41,667

Median household income

$27,314

Per capita income

$108,900

Median home value

$535

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

626

Housing units

18.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	15.9%
18 and over	883	84.1%
65 and over	379	36.1%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	864	75.9%
Two or more races	134	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	89	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	2.6%
Black or African American	12	1.1%
Other race	7	0.6%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$41,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,900
Median rent / month	$535
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	41.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	35.6%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.7%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	168	31.5%
Households with children under 18	77	14.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	56.2%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	11.2%
Married	52.5%	44.3%
Separated	2.5%	0.9%
Widowed	6.2%	18.7%
Divorced	19.6%	24.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 17.7%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.8%
Kindergarten	6	3.6%
Elementary school	126	75.9%
High school	14	8.4%
College / grad school	17	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.5%

Other services 23.7%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Retail trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Construction 2.6%

Professional & management 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.3%
Government	36.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	16.8%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,031	98.2%
Spanish	27	2.6%
Other Indo-European	17	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	954	90.9%
Born in same state	938	89.3%
Born in different state	412	39.2%
Foreign born	16	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	96	9.1%
Not a US citizen	76	79.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	176	16.8%
Italian	157	15%
Arab	83	7.9%
English	9	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.6%
German	3	0.3%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85617

What city is ZIP code 85617 in?

ZIP code 85617 is primarily assigned to Mc Neal, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85617 in?

ZIP code 85617 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85617 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 85617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85617 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 85617 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85617?

22% of residents in ZIP code 85617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 85617 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 85617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85617 in?

ZIP code 85617 observes the MST timezone.