Cochise County GIS Maps
Cochise County, Arizona, has 125,447 residents and covers 6,164.6 square miles. The population declined 4.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cochise County is 04003.
Sierra Vista is the county's largest population center. Cochise County also includes 21 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cochise County Trends
- Population
- 125,447▾
- Median Home Value
- $207,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,899▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Cochise County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cochise County Population
Cochise County had 125,447 residents in 2020. That was 4.5% lower than in 2010. Cochise County added 7,692 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 20 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Sierra Vista, Douglas and Sierra Vista.
Population Trend in Cochise County AZ
Cochise County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cochise County Zip Codes
Cochise County has 21 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Sierra Vista (85635), Douglas (85607) and Sierra Vista (85650). Sierra Vista is the largest zip by population, with about 35,095 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 54% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cochise County AZ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85635 | Sierra Vista | 35,095 | ▴ 1.1% |
| 85607 | Douglas | 17,738 | ▾ -6.3% |
| 85650 | Sierra Vista | 14,857 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 85602 | Benson | 10,198 | ▴ 7.8% |
| 85615 | Hereford | 9,073 | ▾ -3.6% |
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Cochise County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cochise County Demographics
Cochise County has a median age of 42.9, which makes the county a little older than Arizona overall. About 20.9% of residents are under 18, while 24.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Cochise County AZ
Median Age
42.9
Under 18
20.9%
Age 65+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
27.7%
Cochise County School Districts
Cochise County is served by 11 public school districts with 12,899 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sierra Vista Unified District, Douglas Unified District and Benson Unified. Those three districts account for about 69% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cochise County AZ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Unified District | 4,043 | 31.3% | ▾ -9.4% |
| Douglas Unified District | 3,608 | 28% | ▾ -3.1% |
| Benson Unified School District | 1,287 | 10% | ▾ -1% |
| Willcox Unified District | 1,088 | 8.4% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Tombstone Unified District | 874 | 6.8% | ▾ -0.2% |
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Cochise County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cochise County Housing & Real Estate
Cochise County has a median home value of $207,400 and a median gross rent of $939. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arizona median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $327,450 and homes spent about 69 days on the market.
Cochise County Housing Mix
Cochise County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cochise County Housing Trends
Cochise County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cochise County, AZ
Cochise County has 5,104 business listings across 663 categories. The largest categories in Cochise County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (170, 3.3%), Landmark And Historical Building (105, 2.1%), and Hotels (85, 1.7%). The full Cochise County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cochise County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cochise County, AZ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 170 | 3.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 105 | 2.1% |
| Hotels | 85 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 74 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 72 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 66 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 65 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 65 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 62 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 58 | 1.1% |
Cochise County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama | 3D Printing Service | Santa Fe |
| Community Medical Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Sierra Vista |
| Carmelita Apartments | Accommodation | Sierra Vista |
| DeSpain Accounting Firm | Accountant | Benson |
| Keith Hampton Memorial Football Field | Active Life | Sierra Vista |
| Karin's Acupuncture and Wellness | Acupuncture | Sierra Vista |
| Noty Kity | Adult Store | Sierra Vista |
| Mobile Marketing Blueprint | Advertising Agency | Sierra Vista |
| Champions at Sierra Vista | After School Program | Sierra Vista |
| The Local Co-op | Agricultural Cooperatives | McNeal |
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Cochise County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cochise County Basemaps
Cochise County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cochise County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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