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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85710

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

54,439
1,740/sq mi
$57,175
Median income
$271,900
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,740
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85710 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85710 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.3 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 54,439 residents, producing a population density of 1,740 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 85710 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85710 sits at $57,175 (21% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $36,041. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $271,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,219 per month, and 54.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85710 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, 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 85710 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 85710

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85710.

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 85710, 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

54,439

Population

31.3

Area (sq mi)

1,740

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85710?

42.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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?

$57,175

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$36,041

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85710 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,175 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

28,817

Total Housing Units

26,697

Occupied Units

2,120

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$271,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,219

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85710 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 183
2021 +18.1% 217
2022 +20.1% 260
2023 +2.9% 268
2024 +4.0% 279

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 1,107 business establishments in ZIP 85710, employing approximately 17,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $893,148,000.

1,107

Businesses

17,797

Employees

$893.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 212 19.1%
Retail trade 127 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 119 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 98 8.8%
Construction 90 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 6.3%
Finance and insurance 67 6.0%
Manufacturing 31 2.8%
Wholesale trade 24 2.2%
Educational services 20 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.2%
Information 13 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%

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 85710 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 85710 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 85710 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 85710 ranks #6 of 9 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
85715 Tucson, AZ 17,702 2.4 mi
85711 Tucson, AZ 41,251 3.5 mi
85708 Tucson, AZ 2,980 3.3 mi
85748 Tucson, AZ 18,087 4.2 mi
85707 Tucson, AZ 658 4.4 mi
85712 Tucson, AZ 32,666 4.5 mi
85750 Tucson, AZ 24,161 6.1 mi
85730 Tucson, AZ 38,323 5.0 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 6.1 mi
85726 Tucson, AZ 0 7.2 mi

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85713 standard
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85719 standard
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Pop: 43,989
85746 standard
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Pop: 43,057
85711 standard
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Pop: 41,251

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85710 in? ▼
ZIP code 85710 (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 85710? ▼
ZIP code 85710 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 54,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85710? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85710 is $57,175, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85710? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85710 is $271,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85710? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85710 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85710? ▼
ZIP code 85710 has 1,107 business establishments employing approximately 17,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85710? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85710 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Retail trade (127), Other services (except public administration) (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85710? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85710 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 85710? ▼
In ZIP code 85710, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 85710? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85710 is 22.1 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 85710? ▼
In ZIP code 85710, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85710? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85710 is 13.7% 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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