85650 ZIP Code — Sierra Vista, AZ

Cochise County, Arizona

ZIP code 85650 is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, within Cochise County. It covers approximately 41.29 square miles and serves a population of 14,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85650

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,083. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85650 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,434

population

41.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sierra Vista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85615 Hereford (4.6 mi) 85635 Sierra Vista (8.3 mi) 85613 Fort Huachuca (8.7 mi) 85616 Huachuca City (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,434
Population density	350 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	41.29 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.4937
Longitude	-110.2621
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	35.9%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,434

Population

350

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$77,083

Median household income

$41,650

Per capita income

$279,800

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

5,447

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

246

481

5–9

545

552

10–14

625

419

15–19

473

149

20–24

168

538

25–34

608

685

35–44

774

688

45–54

779

465

55–59

525

612

60–64

693

1,072

65–74

1,212

740

75–84

838

154

85+

175

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,194	22.1%
18 and over	11,240	77.9%
65 and over	4,191	29.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.4%

Two or more races 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Black or African American 5%

Asian 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	10,591	67.4%
Two or more races	2,130	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,277	8.1%
Black or African American	782	5%
Asian	294	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	292	1.9%
Other race	240	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	48.1%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$77,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 34.2%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,800
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	34.5%
1990–1999	28.2%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	0.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	30.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.4%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,347	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	228	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	798	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,784	29.0%
Households with children under 18	1,442	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,995	48.6%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	15.9%
Married	63.8%	54.4%
Separated	0.5%	4.3%
Widowed	3.5%	10.7%
Divorced	12.3%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 20.5%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 15.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	161	5.1%
Kindergarten	135	4.3%
Elementary school	1,622	51.4%
High school	859	27.2%
College / grad school	379	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 22.4%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Construction 4.0%

Information 3.2%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.8%
Government	32.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,336	30.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,970	96.8%
Spanish	508	3.6%
Other Indo-European	333	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	175	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,799	95.6%
Born in same state	13,292	92.1%
Born in different state	3,697	25.6%
Foreign born	507	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	635	4.4%
Not a US citizen	500	78.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,696	11.8%
Italian	1,474	10.2%
Arab	554	3.8%
Polish	316	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	268	1.9%
Dutch	153	1.1%
German	110	0.8%
Norwegian	50	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85650

What city is ZIP code 85650 in?

ZIP code 85650 is primarily assigned to Sierra Vista, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85650 in?

ZIP code 85650 falls within Cochise County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85650 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 85650 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 85650 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 85650 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85650 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 85650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85650 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 85650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85650 in?

ZIP code 85650 observes the MST timezone.