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Sunsites, AZ
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona.
Population
611
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Sunsites and its ZIP codes
Sunsites at a glance
- Sunsites is about 11 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,500, 42% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,100 (62% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Local data for Sunsites, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunsites, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,500
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
67.0
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (168), German Americans (139), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Sunsites.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
Sunsites, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunsites, 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
93° / 29°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunsites, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Sunsites
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DragoonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| SunizonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| TombstoneCity | 20 mi | 9.3 |
| ElfridaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| WillcoxCity | 21 mi | 6.6 |
| St. DavidCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
| McNealCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| WhetstoneCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 94 |
| BensonCity | 30 mi | 41.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunsites, AZ in?
- Sunsites is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Sunsites, AZ?
- About 611 people live in Sunsites, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunsites?
- Nearby places include Dragoon (13 mi), Sunizona (13 mi), Tombstone (20 mi), Elfrida (21 mi), Willcox (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023