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ZIP 85650

Pop. 14,876·Cochise County·56th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
-$7
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ZIP 85650 · $1,958
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,530/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,496/yr
At $1,958/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyCochise County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85650 (Sierra Vista, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,876
Median income
$91,654
Median age
49
Renters
13.8%
Age distribution
19.5%
12.3%
23.6%
13.9%
30.6%
Under 1819.5%
18–3412.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.9%
65+30.6%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
23.5%
White65.8%
Black2.3%
Hispanic23.5%
Asian2%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
21.2%
35.7%
37.9%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
86.2%
13.8%
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85650 in Sierra Vista, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,707 → $91,654
up 22.7%
Population
14,447 → 14,876
up 3.0%
Renter share
16.8% → 13.8%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 37.9%
+1.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,707 in 2021 to $91,654 more recently. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 14,447 residents to roughly 14,876. Renters now make up 13.8% of households, compared with 16.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85650 covers Sierra Vista, AZ. The median rent here is $1,958/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($91,654/yr), ZIP 85650 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85650?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85650 (Sierra Vista, AZ) is $1,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85650 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85650's median rent of $1,958/mo is $7 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85650 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85650 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #56 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85650?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,958/mo in ZIP 85650. The local median household income is $91,654/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85650?

Rent in ZIP 85650 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85650 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85650 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,958/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($91,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85650 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85650 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.8% of ZIP 85650 households are renters, while 86.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85650 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85650 compare to the rest of Sierra Vista?

ZIP 85650 is pricier than Sierra Vista as a whole. At $1,958/mo, it's $617 above the Sierra Vista citywide median of $1,341/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85650 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85650 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,958/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85650's median household income ($91,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85650 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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