| ZIP Code | 85712 |
|---|---|
| City | Tucson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 2,453 ft |
| Latitude | 32.252876 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.886584 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.81 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 291 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,290 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 2,914 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 4,105 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,997 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,276 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $947/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,215 |
| Vacant Units | 1,638 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,215 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,638 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
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.