Zip code 85607: Douglas, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85607
85607 is a rural zip code in Douglas, Arizona (Cochise County), covering 778 sq mi of land. About 17,191 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 33.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,351 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,800, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $763 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; police and fire protection; and healthcare. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 83% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 85607 compares
- Unemployment rate14.3%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%40th of 393 in AZ
- Poverty rate27%94thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%68th of 392 in AZ
- Government workers24.5%94thU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%90th of 393 in AZ
- 92ndU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%65th of 393 in AZ
- Housing vacancy15.7%88thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%147th of 390 in AZ
- 86thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%83rd of 394 in AZ
- 84thU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%16th of 394 in AZ
- Uninsured rate12.5%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%136th of 392 in AZ
- Healthcare workers10.7%67thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%107th of 393 in AZ
- 58thU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464152nd of 388 in AZ
- Average commute26.1 min50thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min184th of 373 in AZ
- 46thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%231st of 394 in AZ
- Homeownership rate63.9%39thU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%277th of 390 in AZ
- Work from home9.7%32ndU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%255th of 393 in AZ
- Veterans4.3%30thU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%310th of 394 in AZ
- Population17,19126thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838170th of 394 in AZ
- 18thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%244th of 372 in AZ
- Diversity index23.817thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9309th of 394 in AZ
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%246th of 393 in AZ
- Median age33.513thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39312th of 394 in AZ
- Median home value$153,80010thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500294th of 366 in AZ
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%278th of 394 in AZ
- Broadband access82.6%8thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%283rd of 390 in AZ
- Median household income$43,3515thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964323rd of 374 in AZ
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543275th of 327 in AZ
- Population density22/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi255th of 394 in AZ
- Per capita income$20,3303rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503334th of 394 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$30,3713rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427357th of 387 in AZ
| Measure | 85607 | Cochise | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 14.3% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 40th of 393 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 27% | 15.4% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 68th of 392 | |
| Government workers | 24.5% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 90th of 393 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.4% | 11.3% | 9.9% | 10% | 65th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.7% | 14.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 147th of 390 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27% | 20.6% | 21.6% | 22% | 83rd of 394 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 27.5% | 11.3% | 13% | 14.1% | 16th of 394 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.5% | 8.3% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 136th of 392 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.7% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 107th of 393 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.446 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 152nd of 388 | |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.4 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 184th of 373 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16% | 24.8% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 231st of 394 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.9% | 71% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 277th of 390 | |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 12.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 255th of 393 | |
| Veterans | 4.3% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 310th of 394 | |
| Population | 17,191 | 125,566 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 170th of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40.9% | 48.2% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 244th of 372 | |
| Diversity index | 23.8 | 58.4 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 309th of 394 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 5% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 246th of 393 | |
| Median age | 33.5 | 43 | 39 | 38.9 | 312th of 394 | |
| Median home value | $153,800 | $218,300 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 294th of 366 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15% | 28.1% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 278th of 394 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.6% | 87.5% | 91.5% | 91% | 283rd of 390 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,351 | $59,742 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 323rd of 374 | |
| Median gross rent | $763 | $995 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 275th of 327 | |
| Population density | 22/sq mi | 20/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 255th of 394 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,330 | $33,002 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 334th of 394 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $30,371 | $40,499 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 357th of 387 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White9%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic87%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,734
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 69.3%
- Married couples
- 43.5%
- Living alone
- 27.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.3%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,803
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Vacant
- 15.7%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85607 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $42,143 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,165 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $23,821 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $34,632 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,417 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.7%
- Households with broadband
- 82.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.4%
- No internet access
- 13.8%
- Without health insurance
- 12.5%
- Limited-English households
- 24%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Douglas
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Cochise County
- Center point
- 31.4898° N, 109.3369° W
- Land area
- 778 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Douglas1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85607
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85608 | Douglas, AZ | 15 mi | — |
| 85655 | Douglas, AZ · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 85626 | Pirtleville, AZ | 16 mi | $49,519 |
| 85617 | Mc Neal, AZ | 23 mi | $43,967 |
| 85610 | Elfrida, AZ | 26 mi | $34,375 |
| 88056 | Rodeo, NM | 31 mi | $68,010 |
| 85625 | Pearce, AZ | 33 mi | $47,500 |
| 85603 | Bisbee, AZ | 35 mi | $47,680 |
| 88020 | Animas, NM | 36 mi | $75,500 |
| 85670 | Fort Huachuca, AZ · PO box | 37 mi | — |
| 85620 | Naco, AZ | 37 mi | $57,738 |
| 88009 | Playas, NM | 55 mi | — |
Zip codes like 85607 elsewhere
Questions about 85607
What city is zip code 85607?
85607 is assigned to Douglas, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 85607 in?
85607 is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85607?
About 17,191 people live in 85607, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85607 in?
85607 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85607?
The median household income in 85607 is $43,351.
What zip codes are near 85607?
The closest zip codes to 85607 are 85608, 85655, 85626, 85617, 85610.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85607, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.