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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85739

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

17,848
37/sq mi
$81,711
Median income
$416,700
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pinal County, Arizona, home to 17,848 residents across 482.4 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,711 (12% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $54,409. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $416,700 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,848 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 85739 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pinal County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 85739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85739.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85739, 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

17,848

Population

482.4

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85739?

67.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$81,711

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$54,409

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85739 ranks nationally

Tucson, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,711 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,841

Total Housing Units

9,051

Occupied Units

790

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$416,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,848

Median Rent

2001

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85739 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 174
2021 +12.8% 196
2022 +25.9% 247
2023 +9.1% 269
2024 -5.4% 255

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 232 business establishments in ZIP 85739, employing approximately 2,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,902,000.

232

Businesses

2,402

Employees

$105.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 37 15.9%
Retail trade 25 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 22 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 9.1%
Finance and insurance 17 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 5 2.2%
Information 4 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85739 in? ▼
ZIP code 85739 (Tucson) is located in Pinal County, Arizona. Pinal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pinal-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85739? ▼
ZIP code 85739 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 17,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85739 is $81,711, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85739 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85739 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85739? ▼
ZIP code 85739 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 2,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85739 are: Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85739 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 85739? ▼
In ZIP code 85739, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 85739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85739 is 32.0 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 85739? ▼
In ZIP code 85739, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85739 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.