Zip code 85706: Tucson, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85706?

85706 is assigned to Tucson, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85706 in?

85706 is in Pima County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85706?

About 54,236 people live in 85706, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85706 in?

85706 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85706?

The median household income in 85706 is $50,248.

Q: What zip codes are near 85706?

The closest zip codes to 85706 are 85714, 85723, 85709, 85707, 85726.

Residential delivery areaPima CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

54,236

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$193K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,001/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

4,136 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85706

85706 is an urban zip code in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 54,236 people live here, or 4,136 per square mile. The median resident is 30 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,248 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $193,200, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,001 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 73% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85706 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate20.4%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%60th of 392 in AZ
Poverty rate24.5%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%87th of 392 in AZ
Residents under 1827.3%
88th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%77th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%95th of 393 in AZ
Population54,236
84th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,83825th of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents25.4%
82nd
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%20th of 394 in AZ
Population density4,136/sq mi
76th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi56th of 394 in AZ
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%141st of 393 in AZ
Government workers14.4%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%205th of 393 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters52%
55th
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%140th of 372 in AZ
Housing vacancy6.8%
51st
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%276th of 390 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.434
49th
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464185th of 388 in AZ
Broadband access91.1%
42nd
U.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%169th of 390 in AZ
Veterans5.2%
41st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%284th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate57.2%
27th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%316th of 390 in AZ
Average commute21.9 min
22nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min279th of 373 in AZ
Median gross rent$1,001
21st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543225th of 327 in AZ
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%282nd of 393 in AZ
Median home value$193,200
20th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500271st of 366 in AZ
Diversity index27.4
20th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9295th of 394 in AZ
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%258th of 393 in AZ
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%249th of 393 in AZ
Median household income$50,248
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964292nd of 374 in AZ
Residents 65 and older10.3%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%329th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$33,424
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427333rd of 387 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%316th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$21,349
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503327th of 394 in AZ
Median age30
4th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39356th of 394 in AZ

Measure	85706	Pima	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.4%	8.6%	10.5%	8.4%	95th	60th of 392
Poverty rateWeakness	24.5%	14.3%	12.5%	12.5%	91st	87th of 392
Residents under 18	27.3%	19.6%	21.6%	22%	88th	77th of 394
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	5.5%	5.1%	5.2%	86th	95th of 393
Population	54,236	1,060,490	7,378,838	334,922,499	84th	25th of 394
Foreign-born residents	25.4%	11.8%	13%	14.1%	82nd	20th of 394
Population density	4,136/sq mi	115/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	76th	56th of 394
Self-employed workers	10.8%	9.9%	9.9%	10%	67th	141st of 393
Government workers	14.4%	17.6%	13.9%	14.5%	56th	205th of 393
Rent-burdened renters	52%	53.2%	51.4%	51.1%	55th	140th of 372
Housing vacancy	6.8%	8.8%	10.5%	10.1%	51st	276th of 390
Income inequality (Gini)	0.434	0.468	0.464	0.483	49th	185th of 388
Broadband access	91.1%	91.9%	91.5%	91%	42nd	169th of 390
Veterans	5.2%	9.4%	7.9%	6.2%	41st	284th of 394
Homeownership rate	57.2%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	27th	316th of 390
Average commute	21.9 min	24.3 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	22nd	279th of 373
Median gross rent	$1,001	$1,212	$1,543	$1,413	21st	225th of 327
Work from home	7.9%	15.4%	18.4%	15.1%	21st	282nd of 393
Median home value	$193,200	$319,700	$394,500	$332,700	20th	271st of 366
Diversity index	27.4	60.9	61.9	61.4	20th	295th of 394
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.7%	9.3%	9.7%	18th	258th of 393
Tech workers	1.1%	3.3%	3.7%	3.8%	15th	249th of 393
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,248	$70,315	$79,964	$80,734	9th	292nd of 374
Residents 65 and older	10.3%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	9th	329th of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,424	$42,769	$48,427	$49,666	6th	333rd of 387
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.9%	36.8%	33.3%	35.7%	5th	316th of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,349	$40,140	$42,503	$44,673	4th	327th of 394
Median age	30	39.8	39	38.9	4th	356th of 394

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

15%

18–24

15%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

27.3%

65 and over

10.3%

Race and ethnicity

White10%
Black2%
Hispanic85%
Asian0.8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

27.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

25.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

28%

Spanish

70%

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 17,969
Average household size: 3
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 36.8%
Living alone: 19.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85706

$50,248

Pima Co.

$70,315

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,349

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.434

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85706

$193,200

Pima Co.

$319,700

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85706

$1,001

Pima Co.

$1,212

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 19,276
Owner-occupied: 57.2%
Vacant: 6.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.1%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

36%

20–29

22%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

Food service

Sales

Healthcare

Production

Management

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Industries

Construction

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Retail

10%

Admin, support and management

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$33,424

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85706	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,546	$74,888
Service	$27,902	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,376	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,958	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,789	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

32%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 91.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.6%
No internet access: 7%
Without health insurance: 20.4%
Limited-English households: 13.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Tucson
State: Arizona
County: Pima County
Center point: 32.1478° N, 110.9354° W
Land area: 13 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tucson76% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85706

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85714	Tucson, AZ	1.7 mi	14,498	$55,000	$203,600
85723	Tucson, AZ	2.9 mi	244	—	—
85709	Tucson, AZ	3.2 mi	0	—	—
85707	Tucson, AZ	3.5 mi	581	—	—
85726	Tucson, AZ	3.9 mi	0	—	—
85708	Tucson, AZ	4.8 mi	4,312	$63,919	—
85702	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
85703	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
85717	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
85720	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
85722	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
85725	Tucson, AZ · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 85706

What city is zip code 85706?

85706 is assigned to Tucson, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85706 in?

85706 is in Pima County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85706?

About 54,236 people live in 85706, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85706 in?

85706 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85706?

The median household income in 85706 is $50,248.

What zip codes are near 85706?

The closest zip codes to 85706 are 85714, 85723, 85709, 85707, 85726.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85706, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.