ZIP Code 85602 Demographics & Data

Insights on Benson, AZ (ZIP Code 85602)

Arizona

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 85602

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.

Population in 85602

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85602 is 9,051.

Benson, AZ

The 85602 ZIP Code is associated with Benson, AZ in Cochise County.

Area Codes associated with 85602

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85602 include 520.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85602

Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 5:18 pm
Sunrise in 85602 6:55 am
Sunrise in 85602 5:18 pm

Weather forecast for 85602

Today's forecast for 85602: Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 85602

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 85602 Fair

Internet in 85602

About 78.9% of households in ZIP Code 85602 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 86.7% have a computer.

Gender in 85602

Males make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 85602, while females comprise about 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 85602

Approximately 10.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85602 (Benson, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85602

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85602

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%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85602

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85602

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85602

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85602

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85602

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 Attained in 85602

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85602 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85602

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85602 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85602 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85602 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85602

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85602

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85602

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85602

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%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85602

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 in 85602

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85602

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.

Age of Housing in 85602

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 85602 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85602, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 85602 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cochise County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85602

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 15
Credit reporting or credit repair services 11
Debt collection 4
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85602

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 13
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Improper use of your report 3
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Other 7
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85602 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes electricity rates in 85602 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85602

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85602 14.02¢/kWh 11.32¢/kWh 10.19¢/kWh
Arizona 14.85¢/kWh 12.74¢/kWh 9.24¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85602

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85602. This visualizes solar power levels in 85602 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.