Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85735
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,250
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,158
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tucson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85735 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85735 (Tucson, AZ) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.2 in 2023 to 281.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85735 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, home to 11,250 residents across 493.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85735 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,158 (2% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,933. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,000 (37% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,515; owner occupancy is 88.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85735.
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 85735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85735.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 85735, 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
11,250
Population
493.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85735?
44.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
8.5%
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?
$74,158
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$30,933
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85735 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)
$74,158 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
4,575housing units
4,575
Total Housing Units
4,058
Occupied Units
517
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,515
Median Rent
1994
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
+16.1%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85735 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 175 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 202 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 249 |
| 2023 | -2.7% | 242 |
| 2024 | +16.1% | 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 71 business establishments in ZIP 85735, employing approximately 349 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,140,000.
71
Businesses
349
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 35.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 16.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85735, 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 (11,250 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 85735 in?
ZIP code 85735 (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 85735?
ZIP code 85735 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 11,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85735?
The median household income in ZIP 85735 is $74,158, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85735?
The median home value in ZIP 85735 is $212,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85735 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85735?
ZIP code 85735 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85735?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85735 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85735?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85735 increased by 16.1% 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 85735?
In ZIP code 85735, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 85735?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85735 is 36.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85735?
In ZIP code 85735, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85735 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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