85607 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85607, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85607 is a zip code in Cochise County, Arizona, which covers Bisbee CCD, Douglas CCD, and Elfrida, with a total population of 17,394 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85607 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85607.

The estimated population of people living in 85607 is 17,394, with a median age of 31.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85607 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,394
 -0.12% +20.56%
2020
17,415
+12.95%
-
2019
15,419
+0.05%
-
2018
15,411
+6.81%
-
2017
14,428
 - -

Population of 85607 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85607 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
8.7%
12.3%
 -29.27%
Black/African American
1.1%
1.4%
 -21.43%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
87.9%
83.7%
 +5.02%
Asian
0.9%
1.1%
 -18.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.5%
 +120.00%
Other
0.1%
0.9%
 -88.89%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85607 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85607 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85607 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85607 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31 +0.65% 30.3 +3.06% 33.1 -1.49%
2020 30.8 -3.75% 29.4 -0.68% 33.6 -4.55%
2019 32 +3.56% 29.6 -1.99% 35.2 +9.66%
2018 30.9 -0.32% 30.2 -1.95% 32.1 +2.56%
2017 31 - 30.8 - 31.3 -

The median age of the 85607 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85607 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,141 +31.45% 1,120 +20.23% 1,522 1,348
10 to 19 1,096 +25.25% 1,450 -6.41% 1,377 1,349
20 to 29 982 +33.67% 1,163 +16.48% 1,336 1,353
30 to 39 928 +26.87% 909 +4.04% 1,181 934
40 to 49 572 -0.48% 828 +28% 567 1,085
50 to 59 657 +34.57% 759 +16.22% 914 886
60 to 69 665 +22.02% 814 +2.86% 810 836
70+ 620 +42.01% 724 +35.08% 901 995

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85607 zip code is $39,600.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85607.

  • Under 25
    $45,054.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,122.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,181.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,719.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85607 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85607, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85607 is currently $55,759.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.85% of households in 85607 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85607 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85607 is $19,636.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85607 by the total population of 85607.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85607 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85607 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85607 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85607 zip over the age of 16 is 13,101.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85607 is 44.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85607 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,303 36.70% 31.80%
20 to 24 years 1,408 58.00% 24.20%
25 to 29 years 1,281 76.20% 9.00%
30 to 34 years 1,303 75.10% 13.10%
35 to 44 years 1,668 76.80% 20.10%
45 to 54 years 1,715 66.50% 11.60%
55 to 59 years 881 67.80% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 1,026 36.90% 10.00%
65 to 74 years 1,463 13.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,053 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85607. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,093 50.50% 13.70%
Black or African American 129 34.10% 29.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 156 28.20% 22.70%
Asian 143 6.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,300 70.00% 14.90%
Two or more races 2,280 56.30% 18.60%
Hispanic or Latino 11,325 54.80% 16.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,360 41.60% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85607 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85607 is 5,860, with median earnings of $28,493.00.

Women in 85607 are earning approximately 57.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,860 $28,493.00
Male 3,187 $35,693.00
Female 2,673 $20,673.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85607 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 326 $33,000.00
Business and Financial 172 $40,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $74,861.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $40,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 133 $43,079.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 367 $22,401.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $14,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 245 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 434 $22,663.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $37,798.00
Law Enforcement 603 $43,927.00
Food Preparation and Serving 209 $14,345.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 426 $22,778.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $20,222.00
Sales 424 $22,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 799 $19,931.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 134 $34,651.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $32,457.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $42,361.00
Production 179 $16,369.00
Transportation and Material Moving 248 $30,946.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85607 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85607.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 167 $47,656.00 159 $28,821.00
Business and Financial 60 $44,038.00 112 $38,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $74,861.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $41,875.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $43,147.00 76 $42,917.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $44,609.00 313 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 57 $13,843.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $62,557.00 172 $48,696.00
Healthcare Support 43 $0.00 391 $23,832.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $38,393.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 552 $43,986.00 51 $42,202.00
Food Preparation and Serving 64 $26,250.00 145 $10,703.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 234 $29,167.00 192 $7,030.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 96 $19,444.00
Sales 207 $36,058.00 217 $14,926.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $16,861.00 528 $20,746.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 134 $34,651.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $32,457.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $42,361.00 0 $0.00
Production 124 $19,643.00 55 $10,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 230 $30,625.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,519 households in 85607, with an average household size of 3.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,889 families living in the 85607 zip code with an average family size of 3.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85607:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,473 410 1,006 1,630
Average Household Size 3.66 3.8 4.16 1.25
Total Families 2,473 410 1,006 0
Average Household Size 3.63 3.44 4.01 0

Poverty

Of the 3,889 families living in 85607, 20.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85607:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,690 housing units in 85607.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,519 82.50%
Vacant 1,171 17.50%

23.99% of the total 6,690 housing units in 85607 are rental units. This is approximately 1,605 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,717 are occupied by the owner - or 55.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85607 is $648.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85607 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    197
  • Less than $500
    597
  • $500 to $999
    842
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    152
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85607 is $107,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85607 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    610
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,098
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    925
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    512
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    474
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    15
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    83
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85607. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85607 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,215
  • 1940 to 1949
    638
  • 1950 to 1959
    631
  • 1960 to 1969
    615
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,237
  • 1980 to 1989
    791
  • 1990 to 1999
    760
  • 2000 to 2009
    616
  • 2010 to 2013
    187
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85607 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    504
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,815
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,755
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,445

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85607 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85607 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85607.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    311
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,371
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,292
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    742
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    421
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    93
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    289
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    302
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    213
  • 90 or more minutes
    224

Summary

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