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Tombstone, AZ
City in Cochise County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85638.
Population
1,026
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
1
Tombstone and its ZIP codes
Tombstone at a glance
- Tombstone is 71% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,901 a year, 56% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,600 (54% below Arizona) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Tombstone, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tombstone, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,901
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$182,600
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
64.2
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Irish Americans (151), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Tombstone.
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
PPP loans
$2.5M
52 loans, 522 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tombstone, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tombstone, 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
94° / 38°F
13.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tombstone, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Tombstone
1 in or overlapping Tombstone. Population shown
Cities near Tombstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhetstoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 94 |
| St. DavidCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| Huachuca CityTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| SunsitesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| BensonCity | 20 mi | 41.6 |
| DragoonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| Sierra Vista SoutheastCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 110.7 |
| Sierra VistaCity | 21 mi | 152.4 |
| ElfridaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| PalominasCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BisbeeCity | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| Miracle ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| McNealCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| MescalCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.9 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.9 |
| NacoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tombstone, AZ in?
- Tombstone is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Tombstone, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tombstone include 85638.
- What is the population of Tombstone, AZ?
- About 1,026 people live in Tombstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tombstone?
- Nearby places include Whetstone (12 mi), St. David (14 mi), Huachuca City (17 mi), Sunsites (20 mi), Benson (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023