ZIP code 85602
Where is ZIP code 85602?
Benson, Arizona
Cochise County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85602 belongs to Benson, Arizona in Cochise County. 85602 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area codes 520 and 928. About 10,019 people live in the 85602 area, where the median household income is $53,008. The closest ZIP codes are 85627 (Pomerene, 0.9 mi northeast), 85630 (Saint David, 7.8 mi southeast) and 85609 (Dragoon, 15.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 85602 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Benson |
| Also accepted | Mescal, Redington |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 520, 928 |
| Coordinates | 31.9883, -110.2941 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 856 |
Population and income in 85602
| Population | 10,019 · higher than 51% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 68% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.2 years · higher than 75% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $53,008 · lower than 74% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,345 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $203,200 · lower than 72% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $786 a month |
| Housing units | 5,627 |
| Households | 4,503 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 847.54 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85627 | Pomerene, AZ | 0.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 85630 | Saint David, AZ | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 85609 | Dragoon, AZ | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 85636 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 22.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 85616 | Huachuca City, AZ | 22.5 mi S | Standard |
| 85606 | Cochise, AZ | 23 mi E | Standard |
| 85638 | Tombstone, AZ | 23 mi SE | Standard |
| 85641 | Vail, AZ | 24.1 mi W | Standard |
| 85611 | Elgin, AZ | 26.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 85747 | Tucson, AZ | 26.5 mi W | Standard |
| 85637 | Sonoita, AZ | 28.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 85670 | Fort Huachuca, AZ | 29.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85602
123 MAIN ST
BENSON AZ 85602
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MESCAL and REDINGTON as the city name for 85602. Avoid Cascabel: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85602?
- 85602 is a Benson, Arizona ZIP code. Mescal and Redington are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 85602 in?
- ZIP code 85602 is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85602 in?
- 85602 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85602?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85602 use area codes 520 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85602?
- About 10,019 people live in ZIP code 85602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85602?
- The median household income in 85602 is $53,008 a year, lower than 74% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85602?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85602 are 85627 (Pomerene, 0.9 miles), 85630 (Saint David, 7.8 miles), 85609 (Dragoon, 15.2 miles) and 85636 (Sierra Vista, 22.1 miles).