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Sahuarita, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85629

Pima County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,568
40/sq mi
$109,253
Median income
$335,600
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sahuarita pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85629 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 596.7 square miles in Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 23,568 residents, producing a population density of 40 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85629 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85629 sits at $109,253 (50% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $37,337. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $335,600 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,806 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85629 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85629 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85629

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85629.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85629, Sahuarita, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,568

Population

596.7

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85629?

34.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$109,253

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$37,337

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85629 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,253 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,598

Total Housing Units

9,909

Occupied Units

689

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$335,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,806

Median Rent

2006

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85629 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 170
2021 +18.3% 202
2022 +11.1% 224
2023 +7.2% 240
2024 +5.5% 253

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 85629, employing approximately 3,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,673,000.

222

Businesses

3,364

Employees

$167.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 21 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.4%
Retail trade 10 4.5%
Finance and insurance 10 4.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.8%
Wholesale trade 4 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85629 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85629 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85622 Green Valley, AZ 6,325 7.1 mi
85614 Green Valley, AZ 21,895 8.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85629 in? ▼
ZIP code 85629 (Sahuarita) is located in Pima County, Arizona. Pima County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pima-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85629? ▼
ZIP code 85629 in Sahuarita, AZ has a population of 23,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85629? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85629 is $109,253, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85629? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85629 is $335,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85629? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85629 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85629? ▼
ZIP code 85629 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 3,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85629? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85629 are: Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85629? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85629 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85629? ▼
In ZIP code 85629, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85629? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85629 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85629? ▼
In ZIP code 85629, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85629? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85629 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sahuarita, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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