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Tucson, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85757

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

16,988
255/sq mi
$83,219
Median income
$308,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tucson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
255
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85757 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.6 square miles in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The area is home to 16,988 residents, producing a population density of 255 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 85757 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85757 sits at $83,219 (15% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $31,112. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $308,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $953 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85757 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pima County, so you can benchmark 85757 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 85757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85757.

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 85757, 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

16,988

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

255

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85757?

34.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 27.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%

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?

$83,219

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$31,112

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85757 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,219 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,994

Total Housing Units

6,790

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$308,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$953

Median Rent

2005

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85757 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 185
2021 +20.5% 223
2022 +12.9% 251
2023 +10.0% 276
2024 +3.1% 285

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 84 business establishments in ZIP 85757, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,842,000.

84

Businesses

410

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 32.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.3%
Retail trade 6 7.1%

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 85757 vs 85746 →

ZIP 85757 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 85757 ranks #5 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 85757 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 85757 ranks the highest of 5 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
85746 Tucson, AZ 43,057 5.2 mi
85745 Tucson, AZ 37,006 9.2 mi
85713 Tucson, AZ 50,151 7.8 mi
85705 Tucson, AZ 57,521 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pima County

85705 standard
Tucson, AZ
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85757 in? ▼
ZIP code 85757 (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 85757? ▼
ZIP code 85757 in Tucson, AZ has a population of 16,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85757 is $83,219, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85757 is $308,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85757 is White at 27.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85757? ▼
ZIP code 85757 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85757 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85757 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 85757? ▼
In ZIP code 85757, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 85757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85757 is 34.3 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 85757? ▼
In ZIP code 85757, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85757 is 16.6% 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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