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ZIP Code 85638

Cochise, Arizona

ZCTA 85638

Juniper

ZIP Code 85638 is in the highest 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 5% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 9% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$37,604

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.89×

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.7

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 85638, in Cochise, Arizona.

The basics

Total Population

1,418

Median Age

65.3

Population Density

5.25

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,124

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.61%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$668

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

81%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

25%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

101.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.7

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 85638: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85638 is $1,124, an effective rate of 0.61% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85638 cost about 4.89× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85638?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85638 is $668 a month, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 85638?
ZIP Code 85638 has a population of 1,418, about 5.25 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 65.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85638?
ZIP Code 85638 averages 65.7°F year-round, summer highs near 93.9°F, winter lows around 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 85638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.7 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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