ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85635

Part of Sierra Vista, AZ

Pop. 34,193·Cochise County·169th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,222/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$710

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ZIP 85635 · $1,222

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$900

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,280

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,280/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85635 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85635 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,580) is $1,540 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,280); a 3-bedroom is $1,780.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85635. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,664/yr

At $1,222/mo median

Location

CitySierra Vista

StateAZ

CountyCochise County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

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

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,084 → $1,222

up 12.7%

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

The median rent in ZIP 85635 in Sierra Vista, AZ stood at $1,084 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,222, reflecting a 12.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $61,580 today, compared with $57,689 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85635 covers Sierra Vista, AZ. The median rent here is $1,222/mo as of October 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 increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,222/mo in ZIP 85635. The local median household income is $61,580/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85635?

Rent in ZIP 85635 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

How does ZIP 85635 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85635 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #169 of 183 at $1,222/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85635 changed +3.2%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.