Zip code 85736: Tucson, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85736?

85736 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 85736 in?

85736 is in Pima County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85736?

About 4,219 people live in 85736, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85736 in?

85736 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85736?

The median household income in 85736 is $51,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 85736?

The closest zip codes to 85736 are 85735, 85629, 85622, 85645, 85639.

Residential delivery areaPima CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

4,219

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$182K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$993/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

424 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

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

About 85736

85736 is a rural zip code in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), covering 424 sq mi of land. About 4,219 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 46.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,250 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $182,100, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $993 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and sales. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85736 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older28.1%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%130th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate87.1%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%88th of 390 in AZ
Average commute34.6 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min56th of 373 in AZ
Veterans10.6%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%135th of 394 in AZ
Median age46.4
90th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39144th of 394 in AZ
Uninsured rate16%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%91st of 392 in AZ
Housing vacancy15.4%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%150th of 390 in AZ
Tech workers4.3%
72nd
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%81st of 393 in AZ
Diversity index58.1
68th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.982nd of 394 in AZ
Poverty rate13%
61st
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%192nd of 392 in AZ
Foreign-born residents12.4%
58th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%106th of 394 in AZ
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%224th of 393 in AZ
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%241st of 393 in AZ
Residents under 1820.6%
36th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%200th of 394 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464240th of 388 in AZ
Median gross rent$993
21st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543227th of 327 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$38,728
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427275th of 387 in AZ
Median home value$182,100
17th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500278th of 366 in AZ
Broadband access86.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%254th of 390 in AZ
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%275th of 393 in AZ
Median household income$51,250
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964286th of 374 in AZ
Per capita income$24,922
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503301st of 394 in AZ
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%325th of 393 in AZ
Population4,219
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838245th of 394 in AZ
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi291st of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher8.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%341st of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%366th of 372 in AZ
Self-employed workers2.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%341st of 393 in AZ

Measure	85736	Pima	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Residents 65 and older	28.1%	21.6%	18.9%	17.2%	96th	130th of 394
Homeownership rateStrength	87.1%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	92nd	88th of 390
Average commuteWeakness	34.6 min	24.3 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	91st	56th of 373
Veterans	10.6%	9.4%	7.9%	6.2%	91st	135th of 394
Median age	46.4	39.8	39	38.9	90th	144th of 394
Uninsured rateWeakness	16%	8.6%	10.5%	8.4%	90th	91st of 392
Housing vacancy	15.4%	8.8%	10.5%	10.1%	87th	150th of 390
Tech workers	4.3%	3.3%	3.7%	3.8%	72nd	81st of 393
Diversity index	58.1	60.9	61.9	61.4	68th	82nd of 394
Poverty rate	13%	14.3%	12.5%	12.5%	61st	192nd of 392
Foreign-born residents	12.4%	11.8%	13%	14.1%	58th	106th of 394
Government workers	13.8%	17.6%	13.9%	14.5%	51st	224th of 393
Unemployment rate	4.2%	5.5%	5.1%	5.2%	37th	241st of 393
Residents under 18	20.6%	19.6%	21.6%	22%	36th	200th of 394
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.468	0.464	0.483	30th	240th of 388
Median gross rent	$993	$1,212	$1,543	$1,413	21st	227th of 327
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,728	$42,769	$48,427	$49,666	18th	275th of 387
Median home value	$182,100	$319,700	$394,500	$332,700	17th	278th of 366
Broadband accessWeakness	86.6%	91.9%	91.5%	91%	17th	254th of 390
Healthcare workers	6.8%	10.7%	9.3%	9.7%	13th	275th of 393
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,250	$70,315	$79,964	$80,734	10th	286th of 374
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,922	$40,140	$42,503	$44,673	8th	301st of 394
Work from home	5.2%	15.4%	18.4%	15.1%	8th	325th of 393
Population	4,219	1,060,490	7,378,838	334,922,499	7th	245th of 394
Population density	10/sq mi	115/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	291st of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.3%	36.8%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	341st of 394
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	53.2%	51.4%	51.1%	1st	366th of 372
Self-employed workers	2.8%	9.9%	9.9%	10%	1st	341st of 393

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

16%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

10%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.4

Under 18

20.6%

65 and over

28.1%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black0.7%
Hispanic47%
Asian4%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

58.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

19%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,654
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63.7%
Married couples: 45.7%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 10.6%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85736

$51,250

Pima Co.

$70,315

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,922

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85736

$182,100

Pima Co.

$319,700

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85736

$993

Pima Co.

$1,212

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

22%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

76%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,954
Owner-occupied: 87.1%
Vacant: 15.4%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

0.7%

10–19

26%

20–29

30–44

30%

45–59

19%

60+

18%

Average commute

34.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

40%

Office and admin

Sales

Healthcare

Police and fire

Education

Computer and math

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Management

Production

0.8%

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

21%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,728

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85736	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,114	$74,888
Service	$36,719	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,516	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,988	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

26%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 86.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.7%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 16%
Limited-English households: 3.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Tucson
State: Arizona
County: Pima County
Center point: 31.8709° N, 111.3670° W
Land area: 424 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

Three Points (unincorporated)8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85736

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85735	Tucson, AZ	16 mi	10,718	$74,158	$212,000
85629	Sahuarita, AZ	16 mi	31,668	$109,253	$335,600
85622	Green Valley, AZ	17 mi	6,518	$76,959	$371,100
85645	Amado, AZ	18 mi	1,249	$60,714	$206,800
85639	Topawa, AZ	20 mi	166	$39,333	—
85601	Arivaca, AZ	20 mi	268	$30,542	$71,600
85633	Sasabe, AZ	21 mi	48	$21,000	—
85746	Tucson, AZ	21 mi	42,835	$68,903	$241,300
85757	Tucson, AZ	23 mi	21,259	$83,219	$308,400
85646	Tubac, AZ	25 mi	1,345	$73,438	$491,300
85614	Green Valley, AZ	26 mi	25,381	$64,879	$301,200
85640	Tumacacori, AZ	28 mi	207	$55,417	—

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Questions about 85736

What city is zip code 85736?

85736 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 85736 in?

85736 is in Pima County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85736?

About 4,219 people live in 85736, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85736 in?

85736 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85736?

The median household income in 85736 is $51,250.

What zip codes are near 85736?

The closest zip codes to 85736 are 85735, 85629, 85622, 85645, 85639.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85736, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.