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Benson, AZ — ZIP 85602

Population: 10,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ) is $254,232 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,990 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $985/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,232

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,232
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+80.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$256,300
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,990
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+13.3%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$985/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,350/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Benson Unified School District (79226), Cochise Technology District (79403)
Schools include
Benson Primary School, Benson High School, Benson Middle School, Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Very High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Apache Powder Co. (22.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
173
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
276

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cascabel Central Landing Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BENSON HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+265 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
15.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,189
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,283
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
421

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85602State medianUS median
Median home value$254,232$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$271,990$379,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$985/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,189$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85602?
$254,232.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85602?
$271,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85602?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85602?
Typical rent: $985/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85602?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought.
Is ZIP 85602 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85602?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85602?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85602?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85602?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85602 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85602?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85602?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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