| City: | Naco, Arizona |
| County: | Cochise County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:43 AM |
| Population: | 734 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.3361, -109.9474 |
| Land Area: | 1.153 sq mi |
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Naco sits directly on the U.S.-Mexico border in southeastern Arizona, just 8 miles south of Bisbee. The town shares its name with Naco, Sonora, its Mexican sister city. With 734 residents and 229 occupied homes, this is a small border community where daily life often crosses the international line.
The post office maintains 553 PO Boxes for a community of just 229 households. That's 2.4 boxes per household, making Naco a true PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery available. Residents from across the surrounding area depend on this post office since there isn't any street delivery. The rural and city routes that exist serve a handful of addresses, but most people pick up their mail at the post office.
Only 14% of Naco's residents were born in the United States. This isn't surprising for a border town where families have roots on both sides. Street names tell the story: Dominguez, Valenzuela, Martinez, Rodriguez, Valencia, and Acuna. These are family names, not subdivisions designed by a developer.
Naco's economy has a distinct pattern. About 264 workers are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, likely connected to cross-border commerce and the port of entry. Another 60 work in public administration, with 35 specifically federal employees. Border Patrol and Customs are major employers here. Mobile homes account for 44% of housing stock, with median home values at $74,000.
The median household income of $51,161 sits close to the national median, though per capita income of $18,143 reflects larger households (3.2 people per household on average). Median age is 33.8, younger than most Arizona communities, suggesting working families rather than retirees.
Street names are predominantly Spanish surnames, reflecting family heritage rather than developer-planned subdivisions.
ZIP Code 85620 has 734 residents and 229 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 33.8 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.5%) and White (34.2%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 734Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 988Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 636.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,738Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 229Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $72,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 785 | 928 | 1,067 | 884 | 860 | 707 | 670 | 639 | 751 | 985 | 941 | 1,111 | 1,105 | 988 |
| Decennial Census | 897 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 734 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.8
Male Median Age: 33.3
Female Median Age: 34.8
| 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 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Female | 35 | 33 | 42 | 35 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Total | 58 | 62 | 80 | 77 | 41 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 29 | 37 | 42 | 36 | 48 | 43 | 22 | 16 | 19 |
| White: | 251 | 23.63% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 635 | 59.79% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.28% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 166 | 15.63% |
| Total: | 1,062 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 342 | 46.59% | 33.3 years |
| Females: | 392 | 53.41% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 734 | 100% | 33.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 724 | 73.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 1.72% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 162 | 16.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 85 | 25.00% |
| Total Population: | 988 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 741 | 75.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 247 | 25.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,738, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $21,667 (60.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,175. Family households earn a median of $58,492 versus $13,889 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,603). By gender, male median income is $58,452 and female is $38,333, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,119 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,071 | $35,938 | $37,917 | $26,964 | $26,094 | $24,706 | $25,848 | $26,802 | $37,563 | $38,403 | $37,778 | $45,114 | $51,161 | $57,738 |
| Median Family Income | $35,893 | $35,156 | $37,879 | $22,841 | $23,203 | $22,721 | $25,163 | $26,293 | $37,875 | $48,032 | $50,574 | $52,813 | $55,655 | $58,492 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,896 | $9,327 | $8,375 | $17,917 | $0 | $25,982 | $26,053 | $26,429 | $26,875 | $0 | $13,432 | $13,136 | $13,565 | $13,889 |
| Median Male Income | $33,007 | $30,917 | $31,827 | $32,375 | $38,500 | $30,833 | $29,792 | $29,583 | $35,179 | $48,075 | $50,557 | $50,469 | $55,020 | $58,452 |
| Median Female Income | $14,893 | $20,865 | $25,750 | $27,404 | $26,406 | $25,526 | $26,429 | $25,446 | $25,750 | $31,250 | $33,320 | $38,333 | $38,309 | $38,333 |
| Employed: | 277 | 41.65% |
| Unemployed: | 28 | 4.21% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 360 | 54.14% |
| Total: | 665 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 11.55% |
| Service: | 134 | 48.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 1.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 50 | 18.05% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 57 | 20.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 277 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $72,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $5,800 (7.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $643 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $763. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.13% (28.52% with a mortgage, 71.48% free-and-clear) and renters 3.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.68%, which is considerably 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 | $78,700 | $78,300 | $79,800 | $103,600 | $107,000 | $102,100 | $100,600 | $71,400 | $69,900 | $65,300 | $66,000 | $74,200 | $74,000 | $72,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $643 | $606 | $547 | $611 | $614 | $539 | $705 | $596 | $763 | $565 | $596 | $683 | $694 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 27.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 213 | 68.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 3.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 310 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 310 | 88.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 41 | 11.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 351 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 247 | 70.37% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 104 | 29.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 351 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.20% 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 70.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 38.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 25.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.77%). College enrollment is 12.77%, 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: | 97 | 18.80% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 10.66% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 212 | 41.09% |
| Some college, no degree: | 73 | 14.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 47 | 9.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 28 | 5.43% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 0.78% |
| Total: | 516 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 364 | 70.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 6.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 377 | 36.60% |
| Public Insurance: | 581 | 56.41% |
| No Insurance: | 72 | 6.99% |
| Total: | 1,030 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 958 | 93.01% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.5% | 30.3% | 29.2% | 42.4% | 46.3% | 48.7% | 38.5% | 38.8% | 30.4% | 17.5% | 14.9% | 17.3% | 20.2% | 25.7% |
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: | 16 | 4.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 4.08% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 231 | 62.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 59 | 16.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 47 | 12.77% |
| Total: | 368 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 31 | 8.42% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 305 | 82.88% |
ZIP Code 85620 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $859,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 566Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $210,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $859,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85620 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 0.56% of whom live in ZIP Code 85620. It covers 1.153 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 1.153 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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: | 0448310Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Naco CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85620 is in the Naco 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.