ZIP code 85638
Where is ZIP code 85638?
Tombstone, Arizona
Cochise County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 85638 belongs to Tombstone, Arizona in Cochise County. 85638 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 code 520. About 1,418 people live in the 85638 area, where the median household income is $37,604. The closest ZIP codes are 85636 (Sierra Vista, 13.5 mi west), 85630 (Saint David, 15.2 mi northwest) and 85616 (Huachuca City, 16.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 85638 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tombstone |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 520 |
| Coordinates | 31.7216, -110.0584 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 856 |
Population and income in 85638
| Population | 1,418 · lower than 78% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.3 years · higher than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $37,604 · lower than 90% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,233 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $184,000 · lower than 75% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $668 a month |
| Housing units | 1,146 |
| Households | 825 (1.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 270.03 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85638. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85636 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 13.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 85630 | Saint David, AZ | 15.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 85616 | Huachuca City, AZ | 16.7 mi W | Standard |
| 85635 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 17.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 85671 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 18.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85650 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 18.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 85670 | Fort Huachuca, AZ | 20 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85609 | Dragoon, AZ | 21.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 85613 | Fort Huachuca, AZ | 21.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 85602 | Benson, AZ | 23 mi NW | Standard |
| 85603 | Bisbee, AZ | 23.3 mi S | Standard |
| 85627 | Pomerene, AZ | 23.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85638 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85638
123 MAIN ST
TOMBSTONE AZ 85638
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85638-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85638?
- 85638 is a Tombstone, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85638 in?
- ZIP code 85638 is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85638 in?
- 85638 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85638?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85638 use area code 520.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85638?
- About 1,418 people live in ZIP code 85638, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85638?
- The median household income in 85638 is $37,604 a year, lower than 90% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 85638?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85638 are 85636 (Sierra Vista, 13.5 miles), 85630 (Saint David, 15.2 miles), 85616 (Huachuca City, 16.7 miles) and 85635 (Sierra Vista, 17.7 miles).