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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85755

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

15,107
173/sq mi
$113,831
Median income
$486,900
Median home value
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85755 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.3 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 15,107 residents, producing a population density of 173 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 85755 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85755 sits at $113,831 (57% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $69,849. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $486,900 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $2,151 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85755 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85755 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 85755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85755.

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 85755, 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

15,107

Population

87.3

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85755?

61.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$113,831

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$69,849

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85755 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,831 Top 12% higher than 88% 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

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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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,846

Total Housing Units

8,403

Occupied Units

1,443

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$486,900

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$2,151

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85755 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.9% 159
2020 +1.0% 160
2021 +15.9% 186
2022 +7.5% 199
2024 — 317

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 373 business establishments in ZIP 85755, employing approximately 5,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,943,000.

373

Businesses

5,103

Employees

$377.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 78 20.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 19.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 8.8%
Construction 32 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 7.8%
Finance and insurance 24 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 6.2%
Retail trade 18 4.8%
Wholesale trade 16 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.4%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%

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 85755 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 85755 ranks #7 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 85755 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 85755 ranks #2 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
85737 Tucson, AZ 20,727 4.3 mi
85704 Tucson, AZ 30,929 9.0 mi
85739 Tucson, AZ 17,848 10.2 mi
85742 Tucson, AZ 25,212 7.1 mi
85741 Tucson, AZ 32,998 9.7 mi
85718 Tucson, AZ 27,367 10.1 mi

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

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85755 in? ▼
ZIP code 85755 (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 85755? ▼
ZIP code 85755 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 15,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85755 is $113,831, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85755 is $486,900, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85755 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85755? ▼
ZIP code 85755 has 373 business establishments employing approximately 5,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85755 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Real estate and rental and leasing (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85755 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 85755? ▼
In ZIP code 85755, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% 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 85755? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85755 is 26.9 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 85755? ▼
In ZIP code 85755, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85755 is 4.6% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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