| City: | Arivaca, Arizona |
| County: | Pima County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:30 AM |
| Population: | 644 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.5824, -111.3062 |
| Land Area: | 165.847 sq mi |
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Arivaca is a small desert community in southern Pima County, Arizona, roughly 60 miles southwest of Tucson and 11 miles north of the Mexican border. With a median age of 61 years, this is one of Arizona's older communities. The 644 residents live across 196 square miles of Sonoran Desert landscape, making it one of the most spread-out populations in the state.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 442 PO Boxes for 334 local households, a ratio of 1.32 boxes per household that indicates regional service extending beyond Arivaca proper. Those extra boxes serve surrounding ranches, off-grid residents, and seasonal property owners scattered across the vast territory.
Rural carrier routes handle the limited street delivery that exists. Two rural routes serve 134 addresses along roads like Hardscrabble Road, Crooked Sky Road, and Jalisco Road. Street names tell the story of Arivaca's character: numbered streets (1st through 6th) mark the historic town center, while ranch roads (Universal Ranch Road, Chilton Ranch Road, Arivaca Ranch Road) and Spanish place names (Camino Colinas Verde, Calle Pimeria, Tres Bellotas Road) reflect the area's ranching heritage and proximity to Mexico.
Mobile homes make up half the housing stock. Of 427 total housing units, 212 are mobile homes. This isn't a planned retirement development but rather an affordable, off-the-grid lifestyle choice for retirees and others seeking quiet isolation. The median home value of $78,700 is well below Arizona averages. Owner-occupancy is high at 78% (259 of 334 occupied units), and only 8% of homes sit vacant seasonally.
With just 14 business establishments and 106 jobs, Arivaca doesn't have much local employment. Most workers commute elsewhere or are retired. The community has a notable Hispanic population of 157 residents (24% of total), and street names in Spanish are common throughout the area.
All mail to Arivaca residents must use a PO Box address:
Format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [###]
Arivaca, AZ 85601Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names combine numbered streets marking the historic town center with ranch roads (Universal Ranch, Arivaca Ranch) and Spanish place names (Jalisco, Camino Colinas Verde) that reflect ranching heritage and border proximity.
ZIP Code 85601 has 644 residents and 334 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 61.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.4%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 644Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 268Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,542Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 334Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $71,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 817 | 615 | 618 | 635 | 587 | 607 | 627 | 646 | 723 | 692 | 527 | 524 | 494 | 268 |
| Decennial Census | 698 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 644 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61.1
Male Median Age: 60.8
Female Median Age: 61.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 26 | 14 | 7 |
| Female | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 39 | 42 | 56 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 9 |
| Total | 19 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 41 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 34 | 56 | 84 | 97 | 67 | 45 | 33 | 16 |
| White: | 505 | 75.49% |
| Black: | 7 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 114 | 17.04% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.90% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 2.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 20 | 2.99% |
| Total: | 669 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 316 | 49.07% | 60.8 years |
| Females: | 328 | 50.93% | 61.4 years |
| Total: | 644 | 100% | 61.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 268 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 268 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 268 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $30,542, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $4,501 (12.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $435. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $30,738 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,738). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,043 | $34,274 | $32,607 | $30,781 | $22,130 | $24,010 | $27,143 | $33,289 | $30,977 | $29,250 | $29,598 | $31,636 | $31,791 | $30,542 |
| Median Family Income | $35,603 | $41,129 | $36,938 | $33,857 | $32,721 | $37,500 | $47,750 | $53,355 | $52,083 | $51,053 | $43,478 | $47,277 | $45,952 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,726 | $17,188 | $17,273 | $19,300 | $16,000 | $15,583 | $13,203 | $14,079 | $15,313 | $22,750 | $26,364 | $29,245 | $30,998 | $30,738 |
| Median Male Income | $14,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $106,579 | $0 | $26,620 | $26,946 | $0 | $29,146 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $34,167 | $21,635 | $21,696 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,703 | $43,846 | $43,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 57 | 23.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 183 | 76.25% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $71,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $72,200 (50.21%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $706 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.23% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 19.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 41.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,800 | $152,300 | $117,500 | $113,800 | $124,500 | $77,200 | $0 | $0 | $99,000 | $67,600 | $72,600 | $86,000 | $78,700 | $71,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 34 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $706 | $599 | $598 | $670 | $652 | $675 | $0 | $717 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 138 | 80.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 19.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 172 | 58.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 122 | 41.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 157 | 53.40% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 137 | 46.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 61.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 11.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 87 | 36.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 70 | 29.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 83 | 34.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 240 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 83 | 34.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 268 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 268 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 268 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.7% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 22.5% | 61.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 28 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 85601 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 80 people with an annual payroll of $2,094,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 475Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $481,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,094,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 80Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85601 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 980,263 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 85601. It covers 165.847 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.147 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tucson, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 980,263Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tucson, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 165.847 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.147 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 205.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0403320Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arivaca CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85601 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.