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City: Benson, AZ
Cochise County, AZ
Zip code population (2000): 8,879
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 9,311

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Houses and condos: 4,721
Renter-occupied apartments: 756
% of renters here:  21%
State:  32%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 85602: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 659.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 14 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.5% ($753)
Arizona:  1.1% ($962)

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Males: 4,406  (49.6%)
Females: 4,473  (50.4%)

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Urban population: 4,312
Rural population: 4,567

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $144,271
85602:  $144,271
Arizona:  $237,699


According to our research of public records there were 4 registered sex offenders living in 85602 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is near the state average.

Median resident age:  45.8 years
Arizona median age:  34.2 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.4 people
Arizona:  2.6 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 85602, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $36,758 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $36,758
State:  $50,097

Salary/wage: $33,228 (reported on 76.1% of returns)
Here:  $33,228
State:  $42,146
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 131.4% for AGIs below $10k, 66.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 76.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 74.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 46.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,685 (reported on 42.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,685
Arizona:  $2,374
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.8% for AGIs below $10k, 3.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,672 (reported on 17.8% of returns)
Here:  $1,672
State:  $3,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.2% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$13,638 (reported on 15.7% of returns)
Here:  +$13,638
State:  +$17,569
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,737 (reported on 17.1% of returns)
Here:  +$7,737
State:  +$11,088
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 25.4% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.1% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,988 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
85602:  $2,988
Arizona:  $3,023
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Total itemized deductions: $16,269 (1% of AGI, reported on 27.3% of returns)
Here:  $16,269
State:  $19,781
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.2% for AGIs below $10k, 7.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 11.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,283 (4.6% of AGI, reported on 23.0% of returns)
Here:  $3,283
Arizona:  $3,389

Here:  4.6% of AGI
State:  3.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,926 (reported on 71.9% of returns)
85602:  $4,926
State:  $8,323
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.3% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,656 (reported on 18.1% of returns)
Here:  $1,656
State:  $1,786
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.1% for AGIs below $10k, 3.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 62.1%
Here:  62%
State:  60%
(% for various income ranges: 54.7% for AGIs below $10k, 65.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 62.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 64.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 62.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.2% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,506
This zip code:  $37,506
Arizona:  $49,889
Benson, AZ (85602) map

Nearest zip codes: 85630, 85627, 85609, 85616, 85641, 85638.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  68.4%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.6%
Whole state:  6.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Housing units in zip code 85602 with a mortgage: 808 (157 second mortgage, 111 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 449


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,108

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $285

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  14.0%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.3%
Whole state:  6.6%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.2
State:  5.7

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  3.7


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 85602: Antelope Ranch (A), B Smith Ranch (B), Barney Ranch (C), Pride Ranch (D), Last Chance Ranch (E), Browning Ranch (F), Pachelo Ranch (G), Williams Ranch (H), Majalcas Ranch (I), Cascabel Ranch (J), Mackenzie Ranch (K), Tres Alamos Ranch (L), Jay Six Ranch (M), Muleshoe Ranch (N), Stansbury Ranch (O), Spear Ranch (P), Soza Ranch (Q), Singing Wind Ranch (R), Siemond Ranch (S), Sibyl (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Sacaton Tank (A), Bald Ridge Number One Tank (B), Bald Ridge Number Two Tank (C), Bear Tank (D), Bill Williams Tank (E), Twin Tanks (F), Boulder Tank (G), White Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pacheco Wash (A), Sheep Wash (B), Martinez Wash (C), Soza Wash (D), Middle Canyon Wash (E), Tres Alamos Wash (F), Teran Wash (G), Palomas Wash (H), Redrock Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Benson Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 180
  • 1995 to 1998: 845
  • 1990 to 1994: 445
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,073
  • 1970 to 1979: 999
  • 1960 to 1969: 414
  • 1950 to 1959: 294
  • 1940 to 1949: 189
  • 1939 or earlier: 182



Zip code 85602 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Benson, AZ (85602):
  • no bedroom: 47
  • 1 bedrooms: 457
  • 2 bedrooms: 827
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,234
  • 4 bedrooms: 269
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 82


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 45
  • 1 bedrooms: 173
  • 2 bedrooms: 276
  • 3 bedrooms: 218
  • 4 bedrooms: 37
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 7



Vehicles available in 85602 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 133
  • 1 vehicle: 1,054
  • 2 vehicles: 1,199
  • 3 vehicles: 394
  • 4 vehicles: 109
  • 5 or more vehicles: 27


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 131
  • 1 vehicle: 301
  • 2 vehicles: 289
  • 3 vehicles: 27
  • 4 vehicles: 8
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 85602 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 85602 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 85602:

  • Less than $10,000: 71
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 36
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 36
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 32
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 29
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 27
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 25
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 99
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 139
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 140
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 119
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 111
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 133
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 299
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 301
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 208
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 252
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 428
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 199
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 200
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 67
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 75
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 16
  • $1,000,000 or more: 15
 



85602 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 85602:

  • Less than $100: 13
  • $100 to $149: 26
  • $150 to $199: 21
  • $200 to $249: 23
  • $250 to $299: 29
  • $300 to $349: 39
  • $350 to $399: 46
  • $400 to $449: 27
  • $450 to $499: 40
  • $500 to $549: 14
  • $550 to $599: 59
  • $600 to $649: 65
  • $700 to $749: 13
  • $750 to $799: 18
  • No cash rent: 107
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $174,689.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $197,503
  • Black or African American householders: $101,467
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $147,747
  • Some other race householders: $178,166
  • Two or more races householders: $64,748
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $150,137

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $166,989 (it was $66,400 in 2000)
85602:  $166,989
Arizona:  $237,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $110,385 - $200,213

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $230,465
Here:  $230,465
State:  $341,391

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $117,992
Here:  $117,992
State:  $183,008

Mobile homes: $59,719
Here:  $59,719
State:  $51,746

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $38,142
Here:  $38,142
State:  $39,763


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,109
  • One, attached: 39
  • Two: 55
  • 3 or 4: 51
  • 5 to 9: 20
  • 10 to 19: 12
  • 20 to 49: 55
  • Mobile homes: 1,906
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 374
85602 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,266 (72%)
  • Carpooled: 547 (17%)
  • Bicycle: 22 (1%)
  • Walked: 134 (4%)
  • Other means: 58 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 109 (3%)
 

85602 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 238
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 670
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 472
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 137
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 140
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 12
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 157
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 104
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 130
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 538
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 344
  • 90 or more minutes: 85
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 69.6%


Household type by relationship
Households: 8,531

  • In family households: 7,268 (2,141 male householders, 434 female householders)
    2,105 spouses, 2,176 children (2,023 natural, 77 adopted, 76 stepchildren), 151 grandchildren, 25 brothers or sisters, 59 parents, 56 other relatives, 121 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,263 (425 male householders (360 living alone)), 665 female householders (583 living alone)), 173 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 91 (57 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,494 2-persons, 399 3-persons, 377 4-persons, 187 5-persons, 63 6-persons, 55 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 943 1-person, 137 2-persons, 10 4-persons.

1,301 married couples with children.
428 single-parent households (143 men, 285 women).

86.8% of residents of 85602 zip code speak English at home.
12.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (70% very well, 20% well, 7% not well, 2% not at all).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% well).

Foreign born population: 338 (3.8%)
(61.5% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  3.8%
Whole state:  12.8%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (52%)
  • Canada (22%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • Chile (4%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (2%)
  • Guatemala (2%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 34
  • 1990 to 1994: 5
  • 1985 to 1989: 31
  • 1980 to 1984: 17
  • 1975 to 1979: 8
  • 1970 to 1974: 28
  • 1970 to 1974: 60
  • 1965 to 1969: 155

White population: 8,026
Black population: 52
American Indian population: 97
Asian population: 34
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 8
Some other race population: 429
Two or more races population: 233

Zip code 85602 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 1836
 German: 1246
 English: 1067
 United States or American: 630
 Irish: 525
 Italian: 194
 Scottish: 185
 Scotch-Irish: 176
 Norwegian: 138
 Swedish: 121
 Danish: 120
 French (except Basque): 114
 Dutch: 111
 French Canadian: 97
 Polish: 79
 Welsh: 58
 Croatian: 46
 European: 45
 Canadian: 32
 Swiss: 26
 British: 26
 Austrian: 23
 Portuguese: 22
 Basque: 22
 Russian: 21
 Lithuanian: 20
 Czechoslovakian: 16
 Yugoslavian: 14
 Hungarian: 11
 Arab:: 11
 Lebanese: 10
 Celtic: 9
 Armenian: 9
 Northern European: 9
 Finnish: 9
 Scandinavian: 7
 Czech: 5
 Subsaharan African:: 5
 African: 5
 Greek: 3
 Arab/Arabic: 1



Zip code 85602 topographic map


Median worth of mobile homes: $67,892

Zip code 85602 marital status for males
Zip code 85602 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (51%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (27%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (4%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2946
  • Northeast: 756
  • Midwest: 2067
  • South: 964
  • West: 1450

47% of the 85602 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 45% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in Arizona.

Population in 1990: 6,141. Population change in the 1990s: +2,738 (+44.6%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 39
Here:  5.2%
Arizona:  6.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 30
Here:  5.0%
Arizona:  6.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 45
Here:  16.5%
Arizona:  13.2%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • MARLYN DEAN EAST (N PHYSICA ADDRESS in BENSON, AZ; small business): $70,413 in 2 contracts from 2002 to 2003
    $44,000 with Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2) for Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services. Signed on 2002-03-15. Completion date: 2002-12-15.
    $26,413 with Forest Service for Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services. Signed on 2003-07-15. Completion date: 2005-03-15.
  • GEORGE ROLAND BALLOU III (537 WEST 9TH in BENSON, AZ; small business): $44,012 in 2 contracts in 2002
    $28,962 with Army for Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment. Signed on 2002-09-26. Completion date: 2003-09-01.
    $15,050, same as above. Signed on 2002-09-11. Completion date: 2003-09-01.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Distribution (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 3)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 5, 1-4: 5)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Residential Property Managers (50-99: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (50-99: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services (50-99: 1)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



64 people in nursing homes
27 people in homes for the mentally ill






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