Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85742
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,212
- 339/sq mi High-density area
- $98,844
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tucson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 339
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85742 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 85742 (Tucson, AZ) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.0 in 2023 to 267.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85742 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with 25,212 residents across 74.4 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85742 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,844 (36% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,792. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $368,300 (9% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,702; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85742 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 85742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85742.
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 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 85742, 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
25,212
Population
74.4
Area (sq mi)
339
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85742?
41.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.9%
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?
$98,844
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$52,792
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85742 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)
$98,844 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
13,003housing units
13,003
Total Housing Units
12,709
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,702
Median Rent
1996
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85742 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 179 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 206 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 248 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 264 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 268 |
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 409 business establishments in ZIP 85742, employing approximately 3,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,147,000.
409
Businesses
3,130
Employees
$124.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 72 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85742 vs 85741 →
ZIP 85742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85705
Tucson (85705)
57,521 residents
- 85719
Tucson (85719)
43,989 residents
- 85745
Tucson (85745)
37,006 residents
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
32,998 residents
- 85704
Tucson (85704)
30,929 residents
- 85743
Tucson (85743)
29,144 residents
- 85718
Tucson (85718)
27,367 residents
- 85742
Tucson (85742)
25,212 residents
- 85737 20,727
Tucson (85737)
20,727 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85742 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85742 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85718
Tucson (85718)
$114,892 median income
- 85755
Tucson (85755)
$113,831 median income
- 85737
Tucson (85737)
$107,348 median income
- 85742
Tucson (85742)
$98,844 median income
- 85743
Tucson (85743)
$90,093 median income
- 85704
Tucson (85704)
$81,696 median income
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
$76,271 median income
- 85745
Tucson (85745)
$71,348 median income
- 85719 $42,241
Tucson (85719)
$42,241 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85742 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85741 | Tucson, AZ | 32,998 | 4.3 mi |
| 85654 | Rillito, AZ | 97 | 5.4 mi |
| 85704 | Tucson, AZ | 30,929 | 6.1 mi |
| 85737 | Tucson, AZ | 20,727 | 7.1 mi |
| 85755 | Tucson, AZ | 15,107 | 7.1 mi |
| 85745 | Tucson, AZ | 37,006 | 9.5 mi |
| 85705 | Tucson, AZ | 57,521 | 9.5 mi |
| 85743 | Tucson, AZ | 29,144 | 9.2 mi |
| 85718 | Tucson, AZ | 27,367 | 9.7 mi |
| 85719 | Tucson, AZ | 43,989 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85742, 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 (25,212 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 85742 in?
ZIP code 85742 (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 85742?
ZIP code 85742 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 25,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85742?
The median household income in ZIP 85742 is $98,844, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85742?
The median home value in ZIP 85742 is $368,300, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85742 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85742?
ZIP code 85742 has 409 business establishments employing approximately 3,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85742 are: Construction (72), Retail trade (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85742?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85742 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 85742?
In ZIP code 85742, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 85742?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85742 is 24.4 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 85742?
In ZIP code 85742, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85742 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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