85621 ZIP Code
Nogales, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85621 |
| City/Town: | Nogales |
| County: | Santa Cruz |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,421 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,004 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,408 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,313 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,000 |
| Land Area: | 284.9 sq miles
738.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.3880, -110.8997 |
Population Information (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,421 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,216 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,205 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,188 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,322 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,576 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,063 | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,322 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,771 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,413 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,455 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,215 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,079 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,136 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,386 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 495 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $661 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,313 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,390 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 923 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,632 | 49.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,758 | 50.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,950 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,260 | 16.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,079 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,463 | 24.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,822 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 910 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,561 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 855 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,004 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,298 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,254 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,408 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,660 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,427 | 87.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,233 | 12.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,469 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,357 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,340 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 659 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,685 | 45.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 110 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 122 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,167 | 10.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,292 | 43.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,987 | 51.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,102 | 93.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19,492 | 91.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 415 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85621 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 676 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 743 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 986 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,084 | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 937 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,343 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 587 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 616 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 168 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 250 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85621 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,178 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,076 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 140 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 122 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 446 | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 390 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85621 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 328 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 559 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 598 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,321 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,101 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 200 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 175 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 437 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,552 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 447 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 606 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 616 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,778 | 78.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,274 | 29.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,693 | 54.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,477 | 20.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85621 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,445 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,591 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,109 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 615 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,334 | 31.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85621 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,746 | 57.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 857 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 462 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 640 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 570 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 104 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 227 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 687 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85621 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 313 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 695 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 772 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,439 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,446 | 29.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,161 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 822 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 107 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 524 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85621 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 596 | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 899 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,413 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,289 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 984 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 132 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85621 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,542 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 250 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,382 | 45.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 177 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85621 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 848 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,203 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,449 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,890 | 25.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85621 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 185 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 633 | 17.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 721 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 832 | 22.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 627 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 369 | 10.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 216 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,138 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $349 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $661 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,099 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,145 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,175 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,730 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,541 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,003 | 40.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85621 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,162 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,467 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,757 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 110 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 696 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,659 | 32.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85621 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,203 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 278 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,247 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,495 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 952 | 18.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,094 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 480 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,774 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 956 | 34.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,514 | 54.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85621 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,289 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,859 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,133 | 74.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 251 | 8.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 52 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 475 | 16.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,944 | 55.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 293 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,477 | 3234.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,477 | 3234.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,477 | 3234.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,380 | 3201.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85621 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,233 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 1,632 | 8.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,601 | 91.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 18,542 | 91.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 30 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85621 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,256 | 84.7% | 89.4% |
Nogales, AZ85621