ZIP 85621 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Nogales city, AZ (85621)

Median Income

$41,309

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+722

Wealth inflow

Population

21,512

Unemployment

13.6%

9.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 722 for ZIP 85621 (Nogales city, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

13.6%+268% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.0%-35% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

32.1%+174% vs US avg

655

Establishments

7,363

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.4%
Construction6.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Retail trade14.7%
Transportation, utilities11.3%
Information3.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management6.2%
Education, health care, social17.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services7.8%
Public administration8.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.2%, median income rose 19.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.5%.

Median Income

$41,309

-45% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate