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Douglas, AZ
City in Cochise County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85608.
Population
15,981
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
1,601
ZIP codes
1
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 25 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $42,019 a year, 47% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,700 (60% below Arizona) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Douglas, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,019
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,485), German Americans (507), Irish Americans (449).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
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
Douglas, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, 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
95° / 31°F
14.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.6%
U.S. 11.1% +19.5 pts
ZIP codes in Douglas
1 in or overlapping Douglas. Population shown
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PirtlevilleCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.9 |
| McNealCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| BisbeeCity | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| ElfridaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| NacoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, AZ in?
- Douglas is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Douglas, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Douglas include 85608.
- What is the population of Douglas, AZ?
- About 15,981 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include Pirtleville (1.4 mi), McNeal (18 mi), Bisbee (21 mi), Elfrida (23 mi), Naco (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023