Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85718
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,367
- 277/sq mi High-density area
- $114,892
- Median income Above-median income area
- $712,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tucson pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 277
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85718 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with 27,367 residents across 98.7 square miles, a density of 277 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85718 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,892 (58% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,437. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $712,400 (111% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 69.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,289.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, 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 85718 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 85718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85718.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
194 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
170 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
147 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 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 85718, 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
27,367
Population
98.7
Area (sq mi)
277
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85718?
53.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
17.3%
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?
$114,892
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$82,437
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85718 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Tucson, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,892 Top 10% higher than 90% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,103housing units
15,103
Total Housing Units
13,293
Occupied Units
1,810
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$712,400
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$1,289
Median Rent
1983
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85718 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 186 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 213 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 251 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 269 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 270 |
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 1,097 business establishments in ZIP 85718, employing approximately 12,865 people with a combined annual payroll of $769,306,000.
1,097
Businesses
12,865
Employees
$769.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 194 | 17.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 170 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 14.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 147 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 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 85718 vs 85704 →
ZIP 85718 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
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
32,998 residents
- 85716
Tucson (85716)
32,853 residents
- 85712
Tucson (85712)
32,666 residents
- 85704
Tucson (85704)
30,929 residents
- 85718
Tucson (85718)
27,367 residents
- 85750
Tucson (85750)
24,161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85718 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85718 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
- 85737
Tucson (85737)
$107,348 median income
- 85750
Tucson (85750)
$102,836 median income
- 85704
Tucson (85704)
$81,696 median income
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
$76,271 median income
- 85711
Tucson (85711)
$56,121 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85718 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85704 | Tucson, AZ | 30,929 | 4.0 mi |
| 85716 | Tucson, AZ | 32,853 | 6.4 mi |
| 85750 | Tucson, AZ | 24,161 | 5.0 mi |
| 85737 | Tucson, AZ | 20,727 | 5.9 mi |
| 85712 | Tucson, AZ | 32,666 | 5.9 mi |
| 85719 | Tucson, AZ | 43,989 | 6.3 mi |
| 85724 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 6.6 mi |
| 85741 | Tucson, AZ | 32,998 | 7.2 mi |
| 85705 | Tucson, AZ | 57,521 | 6.2 mi |
| 85711 | Tucson, AZ | 41,251 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85718, 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 (27,367 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 85718 in?
ZIP code 85718 (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 85718?
ZIP code 85718 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 27,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85718?
The median household income in ZIP 85718 is $114,892, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85718?
The median home value in ZIP 85718 is $712,400, which is 156% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85718 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85718?
ZIP code 85718 has 1,097 business establishments employing approximately 12,865 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85718 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (194), Real estate and rental and leasing (170), Health care and social assistance (158). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85718?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85718 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 85718?
In ZIP code 85718, 80.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.0% 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 85718?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85718 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 85718?
In ZIP code 85718, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85718 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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