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Benson, AZ
City in Cochise County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85630.
Population
5,417
Land area
41.6sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
1
Benson and its ZIP codes
Benson at a glance
- Benson is about 2 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,346 a year, 38% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,900 (62% below Arizona) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Benson, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benson, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,346
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (749), German Americans (725), Irish Americans (546).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Benson.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,035
34,618 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.12B
FY 2026, $16,915 per person
How people get to work
Benson, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benson, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
728
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benson, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Benson
1 in or overlapping Benson. Population shown
Cities near Benson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MescalCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| St. DavidCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6 |
| J-Six RanchettesCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.5 |
| WhetstoneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 94 |
| DragoonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| Huachuca CityTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| TombstoneCity | 20 mi | 9.3 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| VailCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 22.7 |
| Rincon ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 25.4 |
| Sierra VistaCity | 24 mi | 152.4 |
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.6 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.7 |
| SunsitesCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benson, AZ in?
- Benson is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Benson, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benson include 85630.
- What is the population of Benson, AZ?
- About 5,417 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benson?
- Nearby places include Mescal (6.7 mi), St. David (7.5 mi), J-Six Ranchettes (8.1 mi), Whetstone (13 mi), Dragoon (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023