ZIP Code 85638 is associated with the U.S. city Tombstone in Arizona (Cochise County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,783. About 47.8% of residents in ZIP Code 85638 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 59.1 years. About 90.8% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $23,984. Median househould income in this region is $39,632, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85638 is $39,632, while the region's mean household income is $47,851. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,984. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85638 of $23,984 is approximately 21.86% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 85638 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.6% of 85638 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85638, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 19.9% of 85638 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85638 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85638 are older than average. The median age of 59.1 years in ZIP Code 85638 is approximately 55.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 47.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.4% of the population in 85638 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.5% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 85638 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 29.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 85638, 90.8% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.1% in this Cochise County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.7% |
| Associate's degree | 14.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85638 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 85638 is high blood pressure, as approximately 40.5% of adults 18 and older in this Cochise County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.7% |
| High cholesterol | 41.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85638 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.2% of those 18 and above in 85638 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 85638 include obesity (33.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| Current smoking | 17.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.8% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.9% |
In 85638, 42.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 16.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85638 work in public administration, while an estimated 15.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 85638 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 13.7% |
| Manufacturing | 0.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.5% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.4% |
| Public administration | 16.0% |
In ZIP Code 85638, 92.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85638, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cochise County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85638 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 61.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85638 | 11.96¢/kWh | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.87¢/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 85638 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.85 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.09 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.83 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.63 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 6.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |