Mescal
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona

Mescal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cochise County, Arizona, with 1,751 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is J-Six Ranchettes, 1.7 miles W.
- 1,751residents (2020 Census)
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 355 / sq mipopulation density
- 85627ZIP code
About Mescal
Mescal is a census-designated place located in Cochise County, Arizona, United States.
Mescal was originally a populated place, at a rail station on the Southern Pacific Railroad at an elevation of 4,085 feet. The modern community lies to the south of the railroad near Interstate 10, at 4,170 feet. Mescal had a population of 1,812 in the 2010 Census. Mescal had a post office from 1913 until 1931.
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Living in Mescal
- Median household income
- $55,417
- Median home value
- $191,300
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 53.9
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Mescal had 1,751 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Density | 355 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mescal at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,751 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.93 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Coordinates | 31.9674° N, 110.4366° W |
| ZIP code | 85627 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0446070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mescal
- J-Six Ranchettes1.7 mi W
- Benson7.3 mi SE
- St. David13.8 mi SE
- Vail15.5 mi W
- Rincon Valley17.8 mi NW
- Whetstone19.2 mi SE
- Corona de Tucson20.3 mi W
- Elgin21.5 mi S
- Dragoon23.8 mi E
- Huachuca City23.9 mi S
- Sonoita24.0 mi SW
- Tombstone26.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mescal
What county is Mescal in?
Mescal is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Mescal, AZ?
1,751 people lived in Mescal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mescal, AZ?
The ZIP code of Mescal is 85627.
What towns are near Mescal?
J-Six Ranchettes (1.7 mi), Benson (7.3 mi), St. David (13.8 mi), Vail (15.5 mi), Rincon Valley (17.8 mi).
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