Mescal

Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona

Aerial view of Mescal, Arizona
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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.

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, AZ population

Mescal had 1,751 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,751
Density355 per sq mi (137 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mescal at a glance

StateArizona (AZ)
CountyCochise County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,751 (2020)
Land area4.93 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Coordinates31.9674° N, 110.4366° W
ZIP code85627
Census code (GEOID)0446070

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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