Whetstone
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona

Whetstone is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cochise County, Arizona, with 3,236 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Huachuca City, 6.8 miles SW.
- 3,236residents (2020 Census)
- 94.0 sq miland area · 243.3 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 85616ZIP code
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Living in Whetstone
- Median household income
- $51,625
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Median rent
- $1,604/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Whetstone had 3,236 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,236 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whetstone at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,236 (2020) |
| Land area | 93.96 sq mi (243.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Coordinates | 31.7189° N, 110.2920° W |
| ZIP code | 85616 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0482156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whetstone
- Huachuca City6.8 mi SW
- Sierra Vista10.8 mi S
- St. David12.3 mi N
- Tombstone12.5 mi E
- Benson13.7 mi N
- Elgin14.6 mi W
- Sierra Vista Southeast18.9 mi S
- Mescal19.2 mi NW
- J-Six Ranchettes19.9 mi NW
- Sonoita20.7 mi W
- Miracle Valley24.7 mi S
- Palominas25.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whetstone
What county is Whetstone in?
Whetstone is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Whetstone, AZ?
3,236 people lived in Whetstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whetstone, AZ?
The ZIP code of Whetstone is 85616.
What towns are near Whetstone?
Huachuca City (6.8 mi), Sierra Vista (10.8 mi), St. David (12.3 mi), Tombstone (12.5 mi), Benson (13.7 mi).
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