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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85715

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

17,702
1,023/sq mi
$85,069
Median income
$370,000
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
1,023
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85715 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.3 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 17,702 residents, producing a population density of 1,023 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 85715 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85715 sits at $85,069 (17% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $53,121. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $370,000 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,432 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85715 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, 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 85715 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 85715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85715.

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 85715, 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

17,702

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

1,023

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85715?

48.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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?

$85,069

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$53,121

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85715 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,069 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,598

Total Housing Units

9,052

Occupied Units

546

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$370,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,432

Median Rent

1982

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85715 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 187
2021 +15.7% 216
2022 +21.9% 263
2023 +1.4% 267
2024 +5.3% 281

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 639 business establishments in ZIP 85715, employing approximately 8,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,981,000.

639

Businesses

8,358

Employees

$358.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 121 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 98 15.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 67 10.5%
Finance and insurance 60 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 60 9.4%
Retail trade 40 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.8%
Construction 31 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.0%
Information 12 1.9%
Wholesale trade 11 1.7%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Manufacturing 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 85715 vs 85710 →

ZIP 85715 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 85715 ranks #8 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 85715 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 85715 ranks #3 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
85710 Tucson, AZ 54,439 2.4 mi
85712 Tucson, AZ 32,666 3.3 mi
85750 Tucson, AZ 24,161 3.7 mi
85711 Tucson, AZ 41,251 3.9 mi
85716 Tucson, AZ 32,853 5.4 mi
85708 Tucson, AZ 2,980 5.1 mi
85748 Tucson, AZ 18,087 5.0 mi
85719 Tucson, AZ 43,989 6.9 mi
85724 Tucson, AZ 0 6.7 mi
85707 Tucson, AZ 658 5.8 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 85715 in? ▼
ZIP code 85715 (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 85715? ▼
ZIP code 85715 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 17,702 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85715? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85715 is $85,069, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85715? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85715 is $370,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85715? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85715 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85715? ▼
ZIP code 85715 has 639 business establishments employing approximately 8,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85715? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85715 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Professional, scientific, and technical services (98), Real estate and rental and leasing (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85715? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85715 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 85715? ▼
In ZIP code 85715, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 85715? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85715 is 22.2 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 85715? ▼
In ZIP code 85715, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85715? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85715 is 7.6% 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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