Tucson, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85748
Pima County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,087
- 591/sq mi High-density area
- $95,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.0%
- 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 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 591
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85748 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 85748 (Tucson, AZ) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.5 in 2023 to 263.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, home to 18,087 residents across 30.6 square miles, a density of 591 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,750 (32% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,731. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $368,700 (9% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,569; 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pima County, so 85748 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 85748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tucson, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85748.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 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 85748, 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
18,087
Population
30.6
Area (sq mi)
591
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85748?
42.8
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$95,750
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$58,731
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85748 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)
$95,750 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
8,782housing units
8,782
Total Housing Units
8,272
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,569
Median Rent
1992
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85748 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 170 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 199 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 241 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 260 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 263 |
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 261 business establishments in ZIP 85748, employing approximately 2,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,630,000.
261
Businesses
2,376
Employees
$85.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.1% |
| Information | 8 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 85748 vs 85730 →
ZIP 85748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85710
Tucson (85710)
54,439 residents
- 85711
Tucson (85711)
41,251 residents
- 85730
Tucson (85730)
38,323 residents
- 85712
Tucson (85712)
32,666 residents
- 85750
Tucson (85750)
24,161 residents
- 85747
Tucson (85747)
23,058 residents
- 85749 19,032
Tucson (85749)
19,032 residents
- 85748 18,087
Tucson (85748)
18,087 residents
- 85715 17,702
Tucson (85715)
17,702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85748 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85747
Tucson (85747)
$110,816 median income
- 85749
Tucson (85749)
$109,219 median income
- 85750
Tucson (85750)
$102,836 median income
- 85748
Tucson (85748)
$95,750 median income
- 85715
Tucson (85715)
$85,069 median income
- 85708
Tucson (85708)
$63,919 median income
- 85730
Tucson (85730)
$62,090 median income
- 85710
Tucson (85710)
$57,175 median income
- 85711
Tucson (85711)
$56,121 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85748 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85730 | Tucson, AZ | 38,323 | 2.5 mi |
| 85710 | Tucson, AZ | 54,439 | 4.2 mi |
| 85749 | Tucson, AZ | 19,032 | 5.0 mi |
| 85715 | Tucson, AZ | 17,702 | 5.0 mi |
| 85711 | Tucson, AZ | 41,251 | 7.7 mi |
| 85747 | Tucson, AZ | 23,058 | 8.6 mi |
| 85708 | Tucson, AZ | 2,980 | 7.2 mi |
| 85712 | Tucson, AZ | 32,666 | 8.2 mi |
| 85750 | Tucson, AZ | 24,161 | 7.7 mi |
| 85707 | Tucson, AZ | 658 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85748, 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 (18,087 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 85748 in?
ZIP code 85748 (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 85748?
ZIP code 85748 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 18,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85748?
The median household income in ZIP 85748 is $95,750, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85748?
The median home value in ZIP 85748 is $368,700, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85748 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85748?
ZIP code 85748 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 2,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85748 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85748 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 85748?
In ZIP code 85748, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 85748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85748 is 26.5 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 85748?
In ZIP code 85748, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85748 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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