ZIP Code 85602 is associated with the U.S. city Benson in Arizona (Cochise County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 9,051. About 38.6% of residents in ZIP Code 85602 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 54.7 years. About 90.2% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $25,031. Approximately 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $40,154.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85602 is $40,154, while the region's mean household income is $55,334. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,031. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85602 of $25,031 is approximately 18.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 12.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately28.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 85602 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.1% of 85602 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85602, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 21.2% of 85602 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85602 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.6% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85602 are older than average. The median age of 54.7 years in ZIP Code 85602 is approximately 43.57% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 85602 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.7% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 85602 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.7% |
| 85 years and over | 4.4% |
In ZIP Code 85602, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 18.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.1% in this Cochise County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85602 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 85602 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.2% of adults 18 and older in this Cochise County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.6% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.8% |
| High cholesterol | 41.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85602 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.9% of those 18 and above in 85602 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 85602 include obesity (34.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| Current smoking | 18.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.7% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.3% |
In 85602, 40.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.8 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85602 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 85602 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.6% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 9.7% |
In ZIP Code 85602, 87.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cochise County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.1% |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85602, an estimated 26.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cochise County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85602, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 85602 in the past 12 months. Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cochise County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85602 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85602 | 14.02¢/kWh | 11.32¢/kWh | 10.19¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 14.46¢/kWh | 11.5¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85602 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.08 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.31 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.13 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.62 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.94 | 1.78 | 5.46 |