Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85716
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,853
- 1,798/sq mi High-density area
- $49,061
- Median income Below-median income area
- $324,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,798
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85716 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85716 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with 32,853 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 1,798 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85716 reports a modest median household income of $49,061 (32% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,203. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $324,000 (4% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,080; 38.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85716 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 85716
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85716.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 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 85716, 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
32,853
Population
18.3
Area (sq mi)
1,798
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85716?
37.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
11.5%
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?
$49,061
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$37,203
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85716 ranks nationally
Tucson, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,061 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
19,141housing units
19,141
Total Housing Units
16,761
Occupied Units
2,380
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,000
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,080
Median Rent
1964
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85716 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 195 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 226 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 273 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 303 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 301 |
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 882 business establishments in ZIP 85716, employing approximately 9,840 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,208,000.
882
Businesses
9,840
Employees
$404.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 68 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 85716 vs 85724 →
ZIP 85716 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85705
Tucson (85705)
57,521 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
- 85718
Tucson (85718)
27,367 residents
- 85715 17,702
Tucson (85715)
17,702 residents
- 85701 4,983
Tucson (85701)
4,983 residents
- 85707 658
Tucson (85707)
658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85716 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85716 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85718
Tucson (85718)
$114,892 median income
- 85715
Tucson (85715)
$85,069 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 $42,241
Tucson (85719)
$42,241 median income
- 85705 $37,194
Tucson (85705)
$37,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85716 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85724 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| 85719 | Tucson, AZ | 43,989 | 1.5 mi |
| 85712 | Tucson, AZ | 32,666 | 2.3 mi |
| 85726 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 85711 | Tucson, AZ | 41,251 | 3.0 mi |
| 85701 | Tucson, AZ | 4,983 | 3.3 mi |
| 85718 | Tucson, AZ | 27,367 | 6.4 mi |
| 85707 | Tucson, AZ | 658 | 4.8 mi |
| 85705 | Tucson, AZ | 57,521 | 4.5 mi |
| 85715 | Tucson, AZ | 17,702 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85716, 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 (32,853 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 85716 in?
ZIP code 85716 (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 85716?
ZIP code 85716 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 32,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85716?
The median household income in ZIP 85716 is $49,061, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85716?
The median home value in ZIP 85716 is $324,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85716?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85716 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85716?
ZIP code 85716 has 882 business establishments employing approximately 9,840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85716?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85716 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Retail trade (113), Health care and social assistance (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85716?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85716 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 85716?
In ZIP code 85716, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 85716?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85716 is 19.7 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 85716?
In ZIP code 85716, approximately 38.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85716?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85716 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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