US ZIP Code
85712

Tucson, AZ

Pima County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 31,964 Population ↓ 2% since 2019
💰 $48,185 Median HH Income
▼ 37% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎂 43.6 Median Age ↑ 5% since 2019
🏠 $250,400 Median Home Value
▼ 10% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019
🎓 47.0% College Grads
▲ 21% above avg
📊 7.7% Unemployment
▲ 57% above avg ↓ 9% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85712
CityTucson
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyPima County
Area Code520
Elevation2,453 ft
Latitude32.252876
Longitude-110.886584
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04019
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.5% (15,496) Female 51.5% (16,468) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 26.8%Black: 5.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 5.9%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic26.8%
Black5.5%
Asian2.9%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.81
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma291 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,290 (19.6%)
Some College2,914 (13.3%)
Associates4,105 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,997 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree8,276 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.8%Renter: 59.2%Tenure
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
7%
$150k–200k
14%
$200k–300k
39%
$300k–500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,185 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
Median Home Value$250,400 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo ↑ 17% since 2019
Total Units18,215
Vacant Units1,638
Avg HH Size1.81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units18,215
Vacant1,638
Owner Occupied40.8%
Renter Occupied59.2%
Avg HH Size1.81
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85712 is in Tucson, AZ, in Pima County.
ZIP code 85712 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85712 is in Pima County, AZ.
ZIP 85712 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85712 is 31,964 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85712 is $48,185 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 85712 is $250,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85712

ZIP code 85712 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. With a population of 31,964, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 85712 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,185 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 85712 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $947 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.8%) and renters (59.2%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.

The population of 85712 is majority White (57.06%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 85712 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 85712 in Tucson, AZ is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 31,964 residents, a median household income of $48,185, and a median home value of $250,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.