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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85701

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

4,983
1,330/sq mi
$51,794
Median income
$492,100
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,330
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,983 residents, producing a population density of 1,330 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 85701 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85701 sits at $51,794 (29% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $50,880. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $492,100 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,262 per month, and 25.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85701 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 85701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85701.

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 85701, Tucson, 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

4,983

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

1,330

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85701?

37.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%

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?

$51,794

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$50,880

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,794 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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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 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,832

Total Housing Units

3,411

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.9%
Renter 74.1%

$492,100

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,262

Median Rent

1956

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85701 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 249
2021 +15.5% 288
2022 +9.5% 315
2023 +7.8% 340
2024 +9.2% 371

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 85701, employing approximately 7,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,237,000.

562

Businesses

7,408

Employees

$411.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 203 36.1%
Accommodation and food services 73 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 57 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 35 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 4.1%
Finance and insurance 22 3.9%
Retail trade 19 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.4%
Information 16 2.9%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Educational services 13 2.3%
Construction 12 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.5%

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 85701 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 85701 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85701 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 85701 ranks #4 of 8 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
85726 Tucson, AZ 0 1.7 mi
85723 Tucson, AZ 0 2.6 mi
85724 Tucson, AZ 0 2.2 mi
85719 Tucson, AZ 43,989 2.4 mi
85713 Tucson, AZ 50,151 3.0 mi
85714 Tucson, AZ 15,009 3.6 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 3.3 mi
85705 Tucson, AZ 57,521 4.0 mi
85711 Tucson, AZ 41,251 5.1 mi
85706 Tucson, AZ 55,209 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pima County

85705 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 57,521
85706 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 55,209
85710 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 54,439
85713 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 50,151
85719 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,989
85746 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,057

Related Areas

Pima County Tucson, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85701 in? ▼
ZIP code 85701 (Tucson) 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 85701? ▼
ZIP code 85701 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 4,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85701 is $51,794, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85701 is $492,100, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85701 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85701? ▼
ZIP code 85701 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 7,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85701 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (203), Accommodation and food services (73), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85701 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 85701? ▼
In ZIP code 85701, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 85701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85701 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85701? ▼
In ZIP code 85701, approximately 25.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85701 is 25.4% 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 Tucson, 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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