Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85743
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,144
- 117/sq mi High-density area
- $90,093
- Median income Above-median income area
- $356,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tucson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 117
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85743 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 85743 (Tucson, AZ) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.0 in 2023 to 281.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85743 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with 29,144 residents across 249.7 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85743 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,093 (24% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,038. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $356,300 (6% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,743; 86.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85743 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 85743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85743.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 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 85743, 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
29,144
Population
249.7
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85743?
47.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
8.6%
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?
$90,093
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$44,038
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85743 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)
$90,093 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
13,086housing units
13,086
Total Housing Units
12,506
Occupied Units
580
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$356,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,743
Median Rent
2000
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85743 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 197 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 235 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 257 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 282 |
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 515 business establishments in ZIP 85743, employing approximately 6,912 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,026,000.
515
Businesses
6,912
Employees
$322.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 55 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
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 85743 vs 85654 →
ZIP 85743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85745
Tucson (85745)
37,006 residents
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
32,998 residents
- 85743
Tucson (85743)
29,144 residents
- 85742
Tucson (85742)
25,212 residents
- 85654 97
Rillito (85654)
97 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85743 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85742
Tucson (85742)
$98,844 median income
- 85743
Tucson (85743)
$90,093 median income
- 85741
Tucson (85741)
$76,271 median income
- 85745
Tucson (85745)
$71,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85743 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85743, 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 (29,144 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 85743 in?
ZIP code 85743 (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 85743?
ZIP code 85743 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 29,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85743?
The median household income in ZIP 85743 is $90,093, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85743?
The median home value in ZIP 85743 is $356,300, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85743 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85743?
ZIP code 85743 has 515 business establishments employing approximately 6,912 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85743 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Accommodation and food services (61), Construction (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85743?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85743 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 85743?
In ZIP code 85743, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 85743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85743 is 28.3 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 85743?
In ZIP code 85743, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85743 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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