Sierra Vista, AZ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 85635 serves a portion of Sierra Vista, Arizona, within Cochise County. This community is home to approximately 45,304 residents, with a median age of 28.5 years. The median household income of $73,334 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $352,003 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Sierra Vista is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 53% and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 85635 reflects the economic character of Cochise County in Arizona.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,304 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,272 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,334 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $352,003 | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.0% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 53% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.5 yrs | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,121 | — |