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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85712

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

32,666
1,852/sq mi
$50,625
Median income
$268,600
Median home value
37.2%
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 area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
1,852
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85712 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.6 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 32,666 residents, producing a population density of 1,852 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 85712 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85712 sits at $50,625 (30% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $38,058. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $268,600 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,016 per month, and 41.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85712 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 85712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85712.

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 85712, 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

32,666

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

1,852

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85712?

44.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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?

$50,625

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$38,058

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85712 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,625 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,290

Total Housing Units

16,707

Occupied Units

1,583

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.8%
Renter 58.2%

$268,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1975

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)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85712 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 197
2021 +17.2% 230
2022 +19.3% 275
2023 +7.2% 295
2024 +3.5% 305

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 1,397 business establishments in ZIP 85712, employing approximately 22,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,225,314,000.

1,397

Businesses

22,712

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 403 28.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 182 13.0%
Retail trade 165 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 111 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 107 7.7%
Finance and insurance 106 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 71 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 5.0%
Construction 56 4.0%
Educational services 31 2.2%
Wholesale trade 21 1.5%
Information 21 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.3%
Manufacturing 16 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.6%

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 85712 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 85712 ranks #5 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 85712 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 85712 ranks #6 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
85711 Tucson, AZ 41,251 2.6 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 2.3 mi
85715 Tucson, AZ 17,702 3.3 mi
85719 Tucson, AZ 43,989 3.7 mi
85724 Tucson, AZ 0 3.5 mi
85707 Tucson, AZ 658 5.1 mi
85708 Tucson, AZ 2,980 5.0 mi
85750 Tucson, AZ 24,161 4.4 mi
85710 Tucson, AZ 54,439 4.5 mi
85726 Tucson, AZ 0 4.8 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 85712 in? ▼
ZIP code 85712 (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 85712? ▼
ZIP code 85712 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 32,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85712 is $50,625, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85712 is $268,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85712 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85712? ▼
ZIP code 85712 has 1,397 business establishments employing approximately 22,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85712 are: Health care and social assistance (403), Professional, scientific, and technical services (182), Retail trade (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85712 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 85712? ▼
In ZIP code 85712, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 85712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85712 is 20.0 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 85712? ▼
In ZIP code 85712, approximately 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85712 is 17.3% 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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