Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85736

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

4,975
5/sq mi: $51,250
Median income: $182,100
Median home value: 8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 38th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 5
people per sq mi: 87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 921.3 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,975 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 85736 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85736 sits at $51,250 (29% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $24,922. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $182,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85736 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85736

Construction

8
Accommodation and food services

4
Retail trade

3
Professional, scientific, and technical services

3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

3

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85736, Tucson, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

4,975

Population

921.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85736?

46.4

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%

African American 0.7%

Asian 3.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 21.4%

Hispanic or Latino 46.8%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$24,922

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85736 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 34.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,954

Total Housing Units

1,654

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%

Renter 12.9%

$182,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1990

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85736 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.3%	167
2021	+16.7%	195
2022	+18.8%	232
2023	+5.3%	244
2024	+4.1%	254

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 85736, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,084,000.

Businesses

155

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	8	32.0%
Accommodation and food services	4	16.0%
Retail trade	3	12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	3	12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	3	12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85736 in? ▼

ZIP code 85736 (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 85736? ▼

ZIP code 85736 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 4,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85736? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 85736 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 85736? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 85736 is $182,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85736? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 85736 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 85736? ▼

ZIP code 85736 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 85736? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85736 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 85736? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85736 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 85736? ▼

In ZIP code 85736, 34.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85736? ▼

In ZIP code 85736, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85736? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 85736 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.