ZIP 85605 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bowie CDP, AZ (85605)

Median Income

$48,347

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+24

Wealth inflow

Population

728

Unemployment

1.6%

2.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 24 for ZIP 85605 (Bowie CDP, AZ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.6%-57% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

9.1%-22% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining39.0%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing5.9%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities9.1%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.9%
Professional, scientific, management1.6%
Education, health care, social1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.8%
Other services9.6%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 85605 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.3%, median income rose 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 10.3%.

Median Income

$48,347

-36% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate