85602 Zip Code Profile

85602 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Benson, Arizona. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $129,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Sierra Vista-Douglas area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,662/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 85602 is $38,514.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 85602 earn an average of $30,473/year. Women earn only $18,927/year.

3,136 people in 85602 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 85602? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.5 minutes.

The median age here is 51. There are 4,679 men and 4,785 women. The median age for men is 50 while for women the median age is 51.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,831 people (out of the 9,464 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,382 homes, and 278 businesses every day. 156 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

85602 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ciudad Juarez, Mexico!) and -110 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,612 feet above sea levell.

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• Bear Canyon Neighbors
• Broadway Commons
• Cannon Place
• Carriage Hill Homeowners Association
• Carson Corner Neighbors
• Casa Rio
• Catalina del Sol
• Catalina Point Neighbors
• Desert Anchor HOA
• Desert Palms Park HOA
• Dietz Neighborhood Association
• Eastside
• East Wrightstown Homeowners
• EL GHEKO Neighborhood Association
• Glenheather Neighborhood Association
• Groves-Lincoln Park
• Harold Bell Wright Neighborhood Association
• Houghton Neighborhood Association
• Jesse Owens Park Neighbors

• Lakeside Park Neighbors
• Langley Gardens
• Mesquite Ranch
• Pantano Overlook
• Pueblo Del Sol Community Watch
• Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market
• Rita Ranch
• Saguaro Canyon
• Santa Rita Ranch Neighborhood Watch
• Sierra Vista Farmers Market, Sierra Vista, AZ
• Sonoita Growers Market
• St David Farmers' Market
• Stella/Mann Neighborhood Association, Inc.
• Sycamore Vista
• Terra Del Sol
• Village Green
• Vista Del Sahuaro Neighborhood
• Vista Montana Estates Phase II

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,464
• White Population: 8,774
• Black Population: 116
• Hispanic Population: 1,687
• Asian Population: 116
• Hawaiian Population: 22
• Indian Population: 218
• Male Population: 4,679
• Female Population: 4,785
• Median Age: 51
• Median Age of Males: 50
• Median Age of Females: 51

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Mountain
• State: Arizona
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Sierra Vista-Douglas AZ
• County: Cochise
• City: Benson
• Longitude: -110.3
• Latitude: 32.0
• Elevation: 3,613 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 520

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,027
• Drive alone: 2,266
• Carpool: 547
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 156


• Average commute time: 27.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 238
•    5 - 9: 670
•    10 - 14: 472
•    15 - 19: 137
•    20 - 24: 140
•    25 - 29: 12
•    30 - 34: 157
•    35 - 39: 104
•    40 - 44: 130
•    45 - 59: 538
•    60 - 89: 344
•    90 plus: 85

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $129,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,099
• Businesses: 208
• Employees: 2,356
• Annual Payroll: $85,478,000
• Average Family Income: $49,662
• Median Family Income: $30,491
• Average Income for Men: $30,473
• Average Income for Women: $18,927

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 08
• Congressional District Land Area: 9006.0
• Sr Senator: John McCain (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Flake (R)
• US House Representative: Trent Franks (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 003
• State FIPS Code: 04

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View all schools in Benson

Primary Schools

Benson Primary School

360 S Patagonia Street

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-2213

New West Schools

98 N. Oak Dr.

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-1976

Visions Unlimited Academy

1275 East Barney Lane

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-8691

Middle Schools

Benson Middle School

360 S Patagonia Street

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-2213

High Schools

Benson High School

360 S. Patagonia

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-2213

Benson High School

360 Patagonia

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-2213

Empire High School

10701 E. Maryann Cleveland Way

Tucson, AZ 85602

San Pedro Valley High School

370 S. Huachuca St

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-9560

Other Schools

New West School

3225 W. Navajo Trail

Benson, AZ 85602

(520) 586-1976