| City: | Douglas, Arizona |
| County: | Cochise County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:35 AM |
| Population: | 1,983 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.5783, -109.2304 |
| Land Area: | 1.914 sq mi |
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ZIP 85608 serves a correctional facility in Douglas, Arizona, near the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County. Of the 1,983 people counted in this ZIP, 1,971 (99.4%) live in institutionalized group quarters. The Census records just 2 housing units, with 0 occupied.
The facility maintains 1,064 PO Boxes for inmate mail processing. All mail is processed through a central system at E 10th St, which has 123 delivery records with UNIT designators. This single street handles all facility mail distribution.
This ZIP doesn't have its own geographic territory. It's a point location enclosed within ZIP 85607, Douglas's main delivery area. The facility's dedicated ZIP separates institutional mail from the city's standard delivery system.
The racial composition is 74.7% White (1,482 people), 15.0% Black (298 people), and 4.6% American Indian (92 people). Median age is 35.3 years. Educational attainment data shows that 1.3% of adults 25 and older hold bachelor's degrees, with a per capita income of $8,336.
Douglas sits directly on the border with Agua Prieta, Sonora. The city of Douglas (served by ZIP 85607) has standard street delivery and PO Box services for the local community, while 85608 handles only the correctional facility's mail needs.
Single street address handles all facility mail distribution through unit-based system.
ZIP Code 85608 has 1,983 residents and 0 households. The median age is 35.3 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 98.5% male and 1.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.7%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (4.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,983Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,804Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,036.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,881 | 3,228 | 4,717 | 5,119 | 7,321 | 6,880 | 6,190 | 4,978 | 4,671 | 3,421 | 3,038 | 3,079 | 2,944 | 2,804 |
| Decennial Census | 2,305 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,983 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 207 | 366 | 371 | 356 | 253 | 158 | 113 | 72 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 213 | 372 | 372 | 359 | 253 | 159 | 114 | 76 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,482 | 52.95% |
| Black: | 298 | 10.65% |
| Hispanic:* | 820 | 29.30% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.14% |
| American Indian: | 92 | 3.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 101 | 3.61% |
| Total: | 2,799 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,953 | 98.49% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 30 | 1.51% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 1,983 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,498 | 89.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.11% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 86 | 3.07% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 217 | 10.81% |
| Total Population: | 2,804 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,501 | 89.19% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 303 | 10.81% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.2%, which is considerably lower 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 Production (42.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $17,125 | $16,809 | $17,136 | $15,613 | $15,549 | $16,035 | $15,815 | $15,678 | $19,972 | $15,145 | $15,377 | $16,018 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 7 | 0.25% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,797 | 99.75% |
| Total: | 2,804 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 28.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 42.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 67.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 42.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (70.27%). College enrollment is 29.73%, 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: | 215 | 8.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 646 | 24.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,049 | 40.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 583 | 22.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 95 | 3.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 0.19% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 28 | 1.07% |
| Total: | 2,621 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,760 | 67.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 33 | 1.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 3 | 42.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 1 | 14.29% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 42.86% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4 | 57.14% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 208 | 70.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 88 | 29.73% |
| Total: | 296 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 208 | 70.27% |
ZIP Code 85608 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $143,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,213Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $43,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $143,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85608 is located in Cochise County, Arizona, within the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43420) and Arizona's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 131,346 people, about 1.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 85608. It covers 1.914 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.05 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 131,346Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.914 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.05 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: | 0420050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Douglas city; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85608 is in the Apache Elementary District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.