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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85706

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

55,209
1,701/sq mi
$50,248
Median income
$193,200
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,701
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.5 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 55,209 residents, producing a population density of 1,701 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 85706 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85706 sits at $50,248 (31% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $21,349. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $193,200 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,001 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85706 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 85706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85706.

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 85706, 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

55,209

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

1,701

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85706?

30.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 28.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%

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?

$50,248

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$21,349

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85706 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,248 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,276

Total Housing Units

17,969

Occupied Units

1,307

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$193,200

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,001

Median Rent

1983

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

-0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85706 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 201
2021 +18.1% 237
2022 +22.8% 291
2023 +12.0% 326
2024 -0.7% 324

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 674 business establishments in ZIP 85706, employing approximately 26,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,314,057,000.

674

Businesses

26,512

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 15.6%
Construction 90 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 83 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 55 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 55 8.2%
Manufacturing 51 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 40 5.9%
Wholesale trade 39 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.0%
Finance and insurance 19 2.8%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Information 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 85706 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 85706 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 85706 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 85706 ranks #5 of 7 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
85714 Tucson, AZ 15,009 1.7 mi
85723 Tucson, AZ 0 2.9 mi
85726 Tucson, AZ 0 4.0 mi
85707 Tucson, AZ 658 3.5 mi
85708 Tucson, AZ 2,980 4.6 mi
85756 Tucson, AZ 35,703 5.1 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 6.5 mi
85724 Tucson, AZ 0 6.5 mi
85701 Tucson, AZ 4,983 5.3 mi
85719 Tucson, AZ 43,989 6.9 mi

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Pop: 57,521
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Pop: 54,439
85713 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85706 in? ▼
ZIP code 85706 (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 85706? ▼
ZIP code 85706 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 55,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85706 is $50,248, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85706 is $193,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85706 is Two or More Ethnicities at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85706? ▼
ZIP code 85706 has 674 business establishments employing approximately 26,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85706 are: Retail trade (105), Construction (90), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85706 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 85706? ▼
In ZIP code 85706, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 85706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85706 is 21.9 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 85706? ▼
In ZIP code 85706, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85706 is 24.5% 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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