| City: | Pirtleville, Arizona |
| County: | Cochise County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:08 PM |
| Population: | 1,006 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.3578, -109.5691 |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq mi |
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Pirtleville sits in southeastern Arizona's Cochise County, just north of Douglas and the Mexican border. This compact community of 1,006 residents spans just 1.4 square miles but maintains its own postal identity despite being designated a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists here. The post office maintains 483 PO Boxes serving 351 households, an adoption rate of 1.38x that indicates service extends beyond the immediate area to surrounding properties and nearby residents.
The street grid mixes two cultural heritages. Presidential names (Roosevelt, McKinley, Cleveland, Franklin) run north-south while tree-lined avenues (Grace, Fir, Palm, Ash) stretch east-west. Spanish road names like Camino Peral, Camino Pinon, and Calle del Laurel appear in newer sections. Two rural carrier routes deliver to these streets, which mostly contain single-family homes built decades ago. Of the 406 total housing units, 372 were constructed before 1939.
Work here means transportation. Of the employed population, 382 workers are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities sectors. That's the dominant industry in this border-adjacent community where proximity to Douglas and the international port of entry shapes the local economy. Median household income stands at $49,946, close to Arizona's small-town average. Home values run low at a median of $91,100, and 80% of occupied homes are owner-occupied rather than rentals.
Education levels are notably low. Among adults 25 and older, just 5.8% hold bachelor's degrees. The median age of 39.7 years indicates a working-age community rather than a retirement area. Demographically, the population shows significant mixing: while some residents identify as white alone or Hispanic, the Census records 384 people (38% of the total) as two or more races, suggesting complex family and cultural backgrounds common in border regions.
All mail to Pirtleville addresses must include a PO Box. This is a PO Box Only Delivery Zone. Rural carrier routes serve the community's streets, but delivery goes to roadside mailboxes along two routes rather than individual house addresses.
Street grid combines tree-named avenues, presidential streets, and Spanish caminos, indicating layered settlement history.
ZIP Code 85626 has 1,006 residents and 351 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, about the same as the state (38.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.2%) and Other / Two or More Races (31.3%, much higher than the state average of 12.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.2%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,006Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,211Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,031.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,946Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 351Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $91,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 640 | 594 | 1,036 | 867 | 1,017 | 954 | 1,172 | 1,086 | 1,077 | 817 | 1,273 | 955 | 1,211 |
| Decennial Census | 1,021 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,006 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.7
Male Median Age: 38.8
Female Median Age: 41.9
| 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 | 21 | 24 | 46 | 43 | 25 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 41 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| Female | 27 | 35 | 27 | 50 | 23 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 28 | 33 | 40 | 44 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 9 | 11 |
| Total | 48 | 59 | 73 | 93 | 48 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 33 | 58 | 60 | 81 | 71 | 56 | 55 | 46 | 23 | 14 |
| White: | 298 | 18.86% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 958 | 60.63% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 315 | 19.94% |
| Total: | 1,580 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 483 | 48.01% | 38.8 years |
| Females: | 523 | 51.99% | 41.9 years |
| Total: | 1,006 | 100% | 39.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 811 | 66.97% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 57 | 4.71% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 153 | 12.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 190 | 28.32% |
| Total Population: | 1,211 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 868 | 71.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 343 | 28.32% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,946, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,638 (59.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,071. Family households earn a median of $75,064 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,064). By gender, male median income is $23,917 and female is $26,711, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,794 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,308 | $14,219 | $15,357 | $14,070 | $13,639 | $18,016 | $21,818 | $31,707 | $31,875 | $36,058 | $51,319 | $68,375 | $49,946 |
| Median Family Income | $51,650 | $21,176 | $19,135 | $19,286 | $14,694 | $18,614 | $21,648 | $37,500 | $35,167 | $40,871 | $67,366 | $74,750 | $75,064 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,250 | $3,375 | $3,413 | $4,500 | $8,182 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,164 | $30,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,912 | $21,500 | $21,731 | $13,250 | $0 | $61,406 | $53,375 | $41,657 | $43,988 | $41,591 | $40,046 | $0 | $23,917 |
| Median Female Income | $35,859 | $11,023 | $11,250 | $11,852 | $0 | $15,598 | $0 | $35,457 | $0 | $0 | $24,702 | $25,365 | $26,711 |
| Employed: | 433 | 45.72% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 5.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 463 | 48.89% |
| Total: | 947 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 83 | 19.17% |
| Service: | 211 | 48.73% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 1.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 104 | 24.02% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 6.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 433 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $91,100, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $32,400 (55.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $370 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.07% (27.02% with a mortgage, 72.98% free-and-clear) and renters 15.93% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.70%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,700 | $60,000 | $55,700 | $60,500 | $50,500 | $60,900 | $73,600 | $88,200 | $86,600 | $85,000 | $82,800 | $84,800 | $91,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 47 | 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: | 47 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $370 | $373 | $654 | $716 | $0 | $0 | $583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 67 | 22.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 181 | 61.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 15.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 295 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 295 | 79.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 77 | 20.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 372 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 252 | 67.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 120 | 32.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 372 | 100% |
In 2023, 5.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 30.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 25.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 30.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 60.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.20 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 elementary (73.19%). College enrollment is 9.64%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 275 | 37.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 236 | 31.89% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 6.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 87 | 11.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 7.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 5.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 740 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 229 | 30.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 5.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 363 | 25.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 737 | 52.34% |
| No Insurance: | 308 | 21.88% |
| Total: | 1,408 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,100 | 78.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.6% | 36.9% | 31.7% | 37.8% | 47.8% | 38.5% | 30.5% | 27.9% | 29.8% | 11.2% | 18.4% | 18.2% | 23.6% |
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): | 243 | 73.19% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 17.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 32 | 9.64% |
| Total: | 332 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 300 | 90.36% |
ZIP Code 85626 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 7 people with an annual payroll of $307,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 650Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $60,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $307,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85626 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 125,458 people, about 0.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 85626. It covers 0.975 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 125,458Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0456400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pirtleville CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85626 is in the Douglas Unified District, which serves grades Pre-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 January 1, 2026.