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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
$114,892
Median income
$712,400
Median home value
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.7 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 27,367 residents, producing a population density of 277 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 85718 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85718 sits at $114,892 (58% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $82,437. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $712,400 (111% above the state average) with median rent at $1,289 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85718 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85718 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 85718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85718.

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 85718, 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

27,367

Population

98.7

Area (sq mi)

277

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85718?

53.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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

$82,437

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85718 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,892 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,103

Total Housing Units

13,293

Occupied Units

1,810

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$712,400

Median Home Value

+111% vs state

$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

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ZIP 85718 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 85718 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 85718 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 85718 ranks the highest 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
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

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

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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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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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