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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85705

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

57,521
1,634/sq mi
$37,194
Median income
$122,700
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,634
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.2 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 57,521 residents, producing a population density of 1,634 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 85705 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85705 sits at $37,194 (49% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $25,446. The poverty rate stands at 29.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,700 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85705 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 85705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85705.

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 85705, 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

57,521

Population

35.2

Area (sq mi)

1,634

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85705?

33.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%

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?

$37,194

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$25,446

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85705 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,194 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

29,488

Total Housing Units

25,734

Occupied Units

3,754

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.9%
Renter 55.1%

$122,700

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$973

Median Rent

1977

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

-2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85705 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 190
2021 +20.9% 230
2022 +18.9% 274
2023 +10.6% 303
2024 -2.9% 294

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 1,754 business establishments in ZIP 85705, employing approximately 30,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,449,134,000.

1,754

Businesses

30,065

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 375 21.4%
Construction 197 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 190 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 176 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 133 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 6.4%
Wholesale trade 105 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 96 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 5.4%
Manufacturing 72 4.1%
Finance and insurance 45 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 36 2.0%
Educational services 34 1.9%
Information 30 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 30 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 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 85705 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 85705 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 85705 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 85705 ranks #8 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
85719 Tucson, AZ 43,989 3.1 mi
85704 Tucson, AZ 30,929 4.6 mi
85701 Tucson, AZ 4,983 4.0 mi
85724 Tucson, AZ 0 3.4 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 4.5 mi
85713 Tucson, AZ 50,151 5.4 mi
85745 Tucson, AZ 37,006 5.8 mi
85726 Tucson, AZ 0 5.3 mi
85741 Tucson, AZ 32,998 5.3 mi
85723 Tucson, AZ 0 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pima County

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
85711 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 41,251

Related Areas

Pima County Tucson, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85705 in? ▼
ZIP code 85705 (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 85705? ▼
ZIP code 85705 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 57,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85705 is $37,194, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85705 is $122,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85705 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85705? ▼
ZIP code 85705 has 1,754 business establishments employing approximately 30,065 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85705 are: Retail trade (375), Construction (197), Other services (except public administration) (190). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85705 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 85705? ▼
In ZIP code 85705, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 85705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85705 is 21.4 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 85705? ▼
In ZIP code 85705, approximately 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85705 is 29.2% 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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