🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

85624

Patagonia

ZIP Code 85624 is a standard zip code serving Patagonia, Patagonia, Arizona (AZ), in Santa Cruz County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,426 with a median household income of $38,950. The area falls within the America/Phoenix timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arizona (AZ)
County: Santa Cruz
City: Patagonia
Timezone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates

Latitude: 31.535300
Longitude: -110.696800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 391.44 mi²
Water Area: 0.19 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 31.731808°N, 31.332827°S, -110.459866°E, -110.962730°W

With 1,426 residents spread across 391.44 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,426

Population

30th percentile

$38,950

Median Income

25th percentile

$247,000

Median Home Value

80th percentile

391.44 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 85624 is $38,950, and the median home value is $247,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

913

Total Units

667

Occupied Units

73.1%

Occupancy Rate

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