Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85736
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,975
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $182,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85736 (Tucson, AZ) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.3 in 2023 to 254.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85736 covers 921.3 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,975 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85736 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (29% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,922. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,100 (46% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $993; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85736.
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 85736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85736.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 85736, 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
4,975
Population
921.3
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85736?
46.4
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
12.4%
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?
$51,250
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$24,922
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85736 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)
$51,250 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,954housing units
1,954
Total Housing Units
1,654
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,100
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
25
Businesses
155
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
5
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85736, 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 (4,975 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 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.
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