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Bisbee, AZ
City in Cochise County, Arizona.
Population
4,977
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
961
ZIP codes
0
Bisbee and its ZIP codes
Bisbee at a glance
- Bisbee is about 15 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,613, 40% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,700 (45% below Arizona) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Bisbee, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bisbee, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,613
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
58.7
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,426), German Americans (842), Irish Americans (584).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Bisbee.
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
$2.1B
FY 2026, $16,915 per person
How people get to work
Bisbee, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bisbee, 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
87° / 32°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bisbee, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Bisbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NacoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| PalominasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Miracle ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| McNealCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| PirtlevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Sierra Vista SoutheastCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 110.7 |
| DouglasCity | 21 mi | 10 |
| ElfridaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| TombstoneCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bisbee, AZ in?
- Bisbee is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Bisbee, AZ?
- About 4,977 people live in Bisbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bisbee?
- Nearby places include Naco (6.2 mi), Palominas (14 mi), Miracle Valley (16 mi), McNeal (18 mi), Pirtleville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023