| ZIP Code | 85730 |
|---|---|
| City | Tucson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 2,728 ft |
| Latitude | 32.189785 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.720475 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 454 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,898 (27%) |
| Some College | 4,604 (18%) |
| Associates | 4,986 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,295 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,345 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,849 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,206/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,913 |
| Vacant Units | 1,029 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,913 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,029 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 85730 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. With a population of 39,065, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 85730 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,849 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85730 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,206 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 85730 is majority White (52.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85730 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 85730 in Tucson, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,065 residents, a median household income of $60,849, and a median home value of $218,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.