ZIP code 85638: Tombstone, AZ
85638 is a ZIP code in Tombstone, Arizona, mainly in Cochise County, part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area. About 1,418 people live here.
- Population
- 1,418
- Median household income
- $37,604
- Typical home value
- $233,000+3.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $668gross, per month
- Median age
- 65.3
- Homeowners
- 79.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 85638 details
| City | Tombstone |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise County |
| Metro area | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 270 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 5 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 31.66602, -110.05951 |
Median rent in 85638 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $591/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $465/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $914/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 85638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85635 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 10.2 mi | 34,193 |
| 85636 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 13.0 mi | — |
| 85650 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 14.2 mi | 14,876 |
| 85616 | Huachuca City, AZ | 15.7 mi | 4,941 |
| 85671 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 16.3 mi | — |
| 85630 | Saint David, AZ | 16.8 mi | 1,939 |
| 85603 | Bisbee, AZ | 18.1 mi | 6,699 |
| 85615 | Hereford, AZ | 20.5 mi | 10,175 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 85638?
A typical home in ZIP code 85638 is worth about $233,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $37,604 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arizona average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $233,000 homeWhat can a $37,604 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 85638
What city is ZIP code 85638?
ZIP code 85638 is in Tombstone, AZ, in Cochise County.
What county is ZIP code 85638 in?
85638 is mainly in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85638?
About 1,418 people live in ZIP code 85638, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 85638 in?
85638 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It has no daylight saving time.