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ZIP 85603

Part of Bisbee, AZ
Pop. 6,699·Cochise County·189th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,140/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$825
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ZIP 85603 · $1,140
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,680/yr
At $1,140/mo median
Location
CityBisbee
StateAZ
CountyCochise County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85603 (Bisbee, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,699
Median income
$47,680
Median age
57.4
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
14.7%
20.1%
18.7%
34.9%
Under 1811.5%
18–3414.7%
35–5420.1%
55–6418.7%
65+34.9%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
64%
35.3%
White64%
Black0.6%
Hispanic35.3%
Education (25+)
20.4%
40.3%
29.8%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college40.3%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85603 in Bisbee, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,409 → $47,680
up 18.0%
Population
6,587 → 6,699
up 1.7%
Renter share
27.3% → 28.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.6% → 29.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
55.8 → 57.4
+1.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $40,409 to $47,680 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 6,587 to 6,699 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 85603 covers Bisbee, AZ. The median rent here is $1,140/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($47,680/yr), ZIP 85603 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85603?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85603 (Bisbee, AZ) is $1,140. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85603's median rent of $1,140/mo is $825 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85603 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85603 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #189 out of 190 ZIPs at $1,140/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,140/mo in ZIP 85603. The local median household income is $47,680/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85603?

Rent in ZIP 85603 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85603 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,140/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($47,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85603 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 85603 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85603 compare to the rest of Bisbee?

ZIP 85603 is pricier than Bisbee as a whole. At $1,140/mo, it's $40 above the Bisbee citywide median of $1,100/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85603 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,140/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 85603's median household income ($47,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85603 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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