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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85749

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

19,032
122/sq mi
$109,219
Median income
$590,400
Median home value
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.7 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 19,032 residents, producing a population density of 122 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85749 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85749 sits at $109,219 (50% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $61,224. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $590,400 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,547 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85749 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85749.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85749, Tucson, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,032

Population

155.7

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85749?

54.5

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$109,219

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$61,224

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85749 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,219 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,687

Total Housing Units

7,853

Occupied Units

834

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$590,400

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$1,547

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85749 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 171
2021 +15.3% 197
2022 +18.6% 233
2023 +5.3% 246
2024 +2.9% 253

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 381 business establishments in ZIP 85749, employing approximately 2,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,614,000.

381

Businesses

2,361

Employees

$88.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 19.4%
Construction 64 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 9.7%
Retail trade 26 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 24 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.0%
Finance and insurance 21 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.7%
Educational services 11 2.9%
Wholesale trade 9 2.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Information 4 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85749 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85749 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85748 Tucson, AZ 18,087 5.0 mi
85619 Mount Lemmon, AZ 50 8.2 mi
85750 Tucson, AZ 24,161 6.4 mi
85730 Tucson, AZ 38,323 7.4 mi
85715 Tucson, AZ 17,702 6.4 mi
85710 Tucson, AZ 54,439 7.5 mi
85708 Tucson, AZ 2,980 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pima County

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Pop: 57,521
85706 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 55,209
85710 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 54,439
85713 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 50,151
85719 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,989
85746 standard
Tucson, AZ
Pop: 43,057

Related Areas

Pima County Tucson, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85749 in? ▼
ZIP code 85749 (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 85749? ▼
ZIP code 85749 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 19,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85749 is $109,219, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85749 is $590,400, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85749 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85749? ▼
ZIP code 85749 has 381 business establishments employing approximately 2,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85749 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Construction (64), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85749 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 85749? ▼
In ZIP code 85749, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.1% 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 85749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85749 is 27.1 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 85749? ▼
In ZIP code 85749, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85749 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tucson, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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