Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85711
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,251
- 1,863/sq mi High-density area
- $56,121
- Median income Below-median income area
- $280,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tucson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,863
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85711 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85711 (Tucson, AZ) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.9 in 2023 to 294.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85711 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with 41,251 residents across 22.1 square miles, a density of 1,863 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85711 reports a modest median household income of $56,121 (23% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,446. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $280,300 (17% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,079; owner occupancy is 49.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85711 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85711.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
235 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
230 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
184 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85711, Tucson, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,251
Population
22.1
Area (sq mi)
1,863
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85711?
38.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
13.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,121
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$31,446
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85711 ranks nationally
Tucson, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,121 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,903housing units
19,903
Total Housing Units
18,507
Occupied Units
1,396
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,300
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,079
Median Rent
1963
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85711 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 190 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 226 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 272 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 285 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 295 |
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 1,410 business establishments in ZIP 85711, employing approximately 23,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,261,036,000.
1,410
Businesses
23,824
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 235 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 230 | 16.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 184 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 159 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 139 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 109 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 66 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 1.8% |
| Information | 24 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85711 vs 85707 →
ZIP 85711 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85710
Tucson (85710)
54,439 residents
- 85719
Tucson (85719)
43,989 residents
- 85711
Tucson (85711)
41,251 residents
- 85716
Tucson (85716)
32,853 residents
- 85712
Tucson (85712)
32,666 residents
- 85715 17,702
Tucson (85715)
17,702 residents
- 85701 4,983
Tucson (85701)
4,983 residents
- 85708 2,980
Tucson (85708)
2,980 residents
- 85707 658
Tucson (85707)
658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85711 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85715
Tucson (85715)
$85,069 median income
- 85708
Tucson (85708)
$63,919 median income
- 85710
Tucson (85710)
$57,175 median income
- 85711
Tucson (85711)
$56,121 median income
- 85701
Tucson (85701)
$51,794 median income
- 85712
Tucson (85712)
$50,625 median income
- 85716
Tucson (85716)
$49,061 median income
- 85719
Tucson (85719)
$42,241 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85711 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85707 | Tucson, AZ | 658 | 2.5 mi |
| 85712 | Tucson, AZ | 32,666 | 2.6 mi |
| 85708 | Tucson, AZ | 2,980 | 2.5 mi |
| 85710 | Tucson, AZ | 54,439 | 3.5 mi |
| 85716 | Tucson, AZ | 32,853 | 3.0 mi |
| 85726 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| 85715 | Tucson, AZ | 17,702 | 3.9 mi |
| 85724 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 4.0 mi |
| 85701 | Tucson, AZ | 4,983 | 5.1 mi |
| 85719 | Tucson, AZ | 43,989 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85711, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,251 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85711 in?
ZIP code 85711 (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 85711?
ZIP code 85711 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 41,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85711?
The median household income in ZIP 85711 is $56,121, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85711?
The median home value in ZIP 85711 is $280,300, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85711 is White at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85711?
ZIP code 85711 has 1,410 business establishments employing approximately 23,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85711 are: Health care and social assistance (235), Retail trade (230), Professional, scientific, and technical services (184). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85711?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85711 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 85711?
In ZIP code 85711, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 85711?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85711 is 21.1 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 85711?
In ZIP code 85711, approximately 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85711 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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