Tombstone
City in Cochise County, Arizona
Tombstone is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, with 1,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,541 ft (1,384 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whetstone, 12.5 miles W.
- 1,308residents (2020 Census)
- 4,541 ftelevation · 1,384 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 141 / sq mipopulation density
- 85638ZIP code
About Tombstone
Tombstone is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It was founded in 1879 by Ed Schieffelin, a prospector in what was then Pima County, Arizona Territory. It was one of the many boomtowns founded in the southwestern United States in that era. The most productive silver mining district in Arizona, it produced some $40 to $85 million in silver bullion (equivalent to about $1.43 billion to $3.05 billion today).
Best known as the site of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, the city draws most of its revenue from tourism. According to the 2020 census, the city had a permanent population of 1,308. Tombstone has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
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Living in Tombstone
- Median household income
- $34,901
- Median home value
- $182,600
- Median rent
- $668/mo
- Median age
- 64.2
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Tombstone had 1,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 141 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tombstone at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.25 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,541 ft (1,384 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7236° N, 110.0798° W |
| ZIP code | 85638 |
| Official website | cityoftombstoneaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0474400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tombstone
- Whetstone12.5 mi W
- St. David14.0 mi NW
- Huachuca City16.7 mi SW
- Sierra Vista17.6 mi SW
- Benson19.7 mi NW
- Sierra Vista Southeast20.4 mi SW
- Sunsites20.6 mi NE
- Dragoon20.8 mi N
- Elfrida23.3 mi E
- Palominas23.3 mi S
- Miracle Valley23.9 mi S
- Bisbee24.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tombstone
What county is Tombstone in?
Tombstone is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tombstone, AZ?
1,308 people lived in Tombstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tombstone, AZ?
The ZIP code of Tombstone is 85638.
What is the elevation of Tombstone?
4,541 feet (1,384 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tombstone?
Whetstone (12.5 mi), St. David (14.0 mi), Huachuca City (16.7 mi), Sierra Vista (17.6 mi), Benson (19.7 mi).
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