| ZIP Code | 85739 |
|---|---|
| City | Tucson |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 3,295 ft |
| Latitude | 32.612171 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.008938 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.1% ▲ 107% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,726 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 1,668 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 3,118 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,409 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,560 (42.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,863 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $394,000 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,648/mo ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,858 |
| Vacant Units | 835 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,858 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 835 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 85739 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. With a population of 18,749, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.3 years. Economically, 85739 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,863 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85739 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $394,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,648 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 85739 is primarily White (77.86%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85739 stands at 10.1%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 85739 in Tucson, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,749 residents, a median household income of $84,863, and a median home value of $394,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.