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ZIP 85635

Pop. 34,193·Cochise County·171st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,254/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$711
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ZIP 85635 · $1,254
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,048/yr
At $1,254/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyCochise County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85635 (Sierra Vista, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,193
Median income
$61,580
Median age
41
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
21.3%
20.6%
23%
24.7%
Under 1821.3%
18–3420.6%
35–5423%
55–6410.5%
65+24.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
25.9%
White62.7%
Black6.4%
Hispanic25.9%
Asian4.3%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
23.3%
38%
32%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85635 in Sierra Vista, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,689 → $61,580
up 6.7%
Population
35,167 → 34,193
down 2.8%
Renter share
40.2% → 38.4%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.4% → 32%
+2.6 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,580 today, compared with $57,689 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 35,167 residents to roughly 34,193. Renters now make up 38.4% of households, compared with 40.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32% of adults here, versus 29.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85635 covers Sierra Vista, AZ. The median rent here is $1,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,580/yr), ZIP 85635 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85635?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85635 (Sierra Vista, AZ) is $1,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85635 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85635's median rent of $1,254/mo is $711 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85635 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85635 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #171 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85635?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,254/mo in ZIP 85635. The local median household income is $61,580/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85635?

Rent in ZIP 85635 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85635 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85635 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,254/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($61,580/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85635 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85635 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 85635 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85635 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85635 compare to the rest of Sierra Vista?

ZIP 85635 is more affordable than Sierra Vista overall. At $1,254/mo, it's $87 below the Sierra Vista citywide median of $1,341/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85635 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85635 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,254/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85635's median household income ($61,580/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85635 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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