Zip code 85712: Tucson, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85712?

85712 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 85712 in?

85712 is in Pima County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85712?

About 31,571 people live in 85712, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85712 in?

85712 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85712?

The median household income in 85712 is $50,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 85712?

The closest zip codes to 85712 are 85716, 85711, 85715, 85702, 85703.

Residential delivery areaPima CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

31,571

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$269K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,016/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.9 sq mi

4,611 people/sq mi

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

About 85712

85712 is an urban zip code in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), covering 6.9 sq mi of land. About 31,571 people live here, or 4,611 per square mile. The median resident is 44.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,625 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $268,600, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,016 a month.

37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and office and administrative support. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85712 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%44th of 393 in AZ
Residents 65 and older24.3%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%156th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate7.8%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%99th of 393 in AZ
Median age44.2
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39165th of 394 in AZ
Population density4,611/sq mi
79th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi43rd of 394 in AZ
Poverty rate17.3%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%136th of 392 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464111th of 388 in AZ
Diversity index59.6
71st
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.964th of 394 in AZ
Work from home16.7%
68th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%147th of 393 in AZ
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%99th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%207th of 392 in AZ
Housing vacancy8.7%
64th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%243rd of 390 in AZ
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%239th of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher37.2%
60th
U.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%115th of 394 in AZ
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%191st of 393 in AZ
Population31,571
53rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838107th of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents9.2%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%160th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$38,058
44th
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503155th of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters48.9%
43rd
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%171st of 372 in AZ
Median home value$268,600
37th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500220th of 366 in AZ
Self-employed workers8.3%
37th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%224th of 393 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$43,082
33rd
U.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427207th of 387 in AZ
Broadband access89.7%
32nd
U.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%212th of 390 in AZ
Median gross rent$1,016
22nd
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543222nd of 327 in AZ
Average commute20 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min316th of 373 in AZ
Homeownership rate41.8%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%358th of 390 in AZ
Median household income$50,625
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964291st of 374 in AZ
Residents under 1813.1%
5th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%301st of 394 in AZ

Measure	85712	Pima	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Healthcare workers	14%	10.7%	9.3%	9.7%	92nd	44th of 393
Residents 65 and older	24.3%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	90th	156th of 394
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.8%	5.5%	5.1%	5.2%	86th	99th of 393
Median age	44.2	39.8	39	38.9	82nd	165th of 394
Population density	4,611/sq mi	115/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	79th	43rd of 394
Poverty rate	17.3%	14.3%	12.5%	12.5%	77th	136th of 392
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.468	0.464	0.483	73rd	111th of 388
Diversity index	59.6	60.9	61.9	61.4	71st	64th of 394
Work from home	16.7%	15.4%	18.4%	15.1%	68th	147th of 393
Tech workers	3.8%	3.3%	3.7%	3.8%	66th	99th of 393
Uninsured rate	9%	8.6%	10.5%	8.4%	65th	207th of 392
Housing vacancy	8.7%	8.8%	10.5%	10.1%	64th	243rd of 390
Veterans	6.6%	9.4%	7.9%	6.2%	61st	239th of 394
Bachelor's degree or higher	37.2%	36.8%	33.3%	35.7%	60th	115th of 394
Government workers	14.9%	17.6%	13.9%	14.5%	59th	191st of 393
Population	31,571	1,060,490	7,378,838	334,922,499	53rd	107th of 394
Foreign-born residents	9.2%	11.8%	13%	14.1%	48th	160th of 394
Per capita income	$38,058	$40,140	$42,503	$44,673	44th	155th of 394
Rent-burdened renters	48.9%	53.2%	51.4%	51.1%	43rd	171st of 372
Median home value	$268,600	$319,700	$394,500	$332,700	37th	220th of 366
Self-employed workers	8.3%	9.9%	9.9%	10%	37th	224th of 393
Median earnings per worker	$43,082	$42,769	$48,427	$49,666	33rd	207th of 387
Broadband access	89.7%	91.9%	91.5%	91%	32nd	212th of 390
Median gross rent	$1,016	$1,212	$1,543	$1,413	22nd	222nd of 327
Average commuteStrength	20 min	24.3 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	13th	316th of 373
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.8%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	10th	358th of 390
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,625	$70,315	$79,964	$80,734	9th	291st of 374
Residents under 18	13.1%	19.6%	21.6%	22%	5th	301st 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

5–17

10%

18–24

16%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.2

Under 18

13.1%

65 and over

24.3%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black5%
Hispanic26%
Asian3%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.4%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

59.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 16,707
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 39.1%
Married couples: 23.2%
Living alone: 51.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85712

$50,625

Pima Co.

$70,315

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,058

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85712

$268,600

Pima Co.

$319,700

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85712

$1,016

Pima Co.

$1,212

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

18%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 18,290
Owner-occupied: 41.8%
Vacant: 8.7%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.4%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

38%

20–29

27%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Management

12%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

Construction and repair

Education

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Production

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Retail

12%

Education

12%

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$43,082

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85712	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,271	$74,888
Service	$31,148	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,599	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,162	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,087	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

19%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

17%

High school graduate or higher: 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 17%
Households with broadband: 89.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.9%
No internet access: 7.2%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 2.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Tucson
State: Arizona
County: Pima County
Center point: 32.2529° N, 110.8866° W
Land area: 6.9 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

Tucson99% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85712

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85716	Tucson, AZ	2.3 mi	32,976	$49,061	$324,000
85711	Tucson, AZ	2.6 mi	42,558	$56,121	$280,300
85715	Tucson, AZ	3 mi	19,198	$85,069	$370,000
85702	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85703	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85717	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85720	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85722	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85725	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85728	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85731	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
85732	Tucson, AZ · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 85712

What city is zip code 85712?

85712 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 85712 in?

85712 is in Pima County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85712?

About 31,571 people live in 85712, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85712 in?

85712 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85712?

The median household income in 85712 is $50,625.

What zip codes are near 85712?

The closest zip codes to 85712 are 85716, 85711, 85715, 85702, 85703.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85712, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.