Sierra Vista
City in Cochise County, Arizona
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, with 45,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,633 ft (1,412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huachuca City, 4.9 miles N.
- 45,308residents (2020 Census)
- 4,633 ftelevation · 1,412 m
- 152.4 sq miland area · 394.8 km²
- 297 / sq mipopulation density
- 85613ZIP code
About Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista (; Spanish: [ˈsjera ˈβista]) is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 45,308, and is the 27th most populous city in Arizona. The city is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas Metropolitan Area, with a 2010 population of 131,346. Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army post, has been incorporated and is located in the northwest part of the city. Sierra Vista is bordered by the cities of Huachuca City and Whetstone to the north and Sierra Vista Southeast to the South.
Sierra Vista, Spanish for 'mountain view', is 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Tucson and serves as the main commercial, cultural, and recreational hub of Cochise County. Sierra Vista is located on the southwestern side of Cochise County and is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Tombstone, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Bisbee, and 15 miles (24 km) from the border of Mexico. The closest port of entry to Mexico is Naco in the Mexican state of Sonora which is 24 miles (39 km) from Sierra Vista to the southeast. Sierra Vista is home to University of Arizona, College of Applied Science and Technology, a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) designated Intelligence Community - Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) university, Cochise College, and Wick Communications, a media company operating 27 newspapers and 18 specialty publications in 11 states.
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Living in Sierra Vista
- Median household income
- $70,291
- Median home value
- $254,200
- Median rent
- $1,150/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Sierra Vista had 45,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 297 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sierra Vista at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 45,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 152.44 sq mi (394.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,633 ft (1,412 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5639° N, 110.3132° W |
| ZIP code | 85613 |
| Official website | sierravistaaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0466820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sierra Vista
- Huachuca City4.9 mi N
- Sierra Vista Southeast9.5 mi SE
- Whetstone10.8 mi N
- Elgin14.7 mi NW
- Miracle Valley15.8 mi SE
- Palominas16.9 mi SE
- Tombstone17.6 mi NE
- Sonoita20.4 mi W
- St. David22.9 mi N
- Benson24.2 mi N
- Bisbee25.2 mi SE
- Patagonia25.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista
What county is Sierra Vista in?
Sierra Vista is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sierra Vista, AZ?
45,308 people lived in Sierra Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sierra Vista, AZ?
The ZIP code of Sierra Vista is 85613.
What is the elevation of Sierra Vista?
4,633 feet (1,412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sierra Vista?
Huachuca City (4.9 mi), Sierra Vista Southeast (9.5 mi), Whetstone (10.8 mi), Elgin (14.7 mi), Miracle Valley (15.8 mi).
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