Nogales, AZ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 85601 serves a portion of Nogales, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. This community is home to approximately 12,401 residents, with a median age of 35.4 years. The median household income of $65,271 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $345,936 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Nogales is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 101 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 50% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, 85601 reflects the economic character of Santa Cruz County in Arizona.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 12,401 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,089 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $65,271 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $345,936 | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 101 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.1% | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 50% | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.4 yrs | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,448 | — |