Zip code 85755: Tucson, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85755
85755 is a suburban zip code in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), covering 34 sq mi of land. About 18,560 people live here, or 549 per square mile. The median resident is 61.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $113,831 a year, 41% above the national median of $80,734. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $486,900, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,151 a month.
59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.9 minutes each way, and 31% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare.
How 85755 compares
- Median age61.299thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 3948th of 394 in AZ
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%42nd of 394 in AZ
- Homeownership rate89.6%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%61st of 390 in AZ
- Work from home30.9%95thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%22nd of 393 in AZ
- Veterans11.9%94thU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%108th of 394 in AZ
- Per capita income$69,84991stStrengthU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,50326th of 394 in AZ
- Broadband access96.7%90thStrengthU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%53rd of 390 in AZ
- Median gross rent$2,15188thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,54328th of 327 in AZ
- 88thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%21st of 394 in AZ
- Housing vacancy14.7%86thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%158th of 390 in AZ
- 82ndU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%100th of 393 in AZ
- Median household income$113,83181stStrengthU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,96440th of 374 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$62,34079thU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,42751st of 387 in AZ
- Median home value$486,90074thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,50069th of 366 in AZ
- Healthcare workers11.3%74thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%87th of 393 in AZ
- Tech workers3.4%60thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%118th of 393 in AZ
- 59thU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464149th of 388 in AZ
- Average commute26.9 min55thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min164th of 373 in AZ
- 51stU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%144th of 394 in AZ
- Diversity index40.537thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9237th of 394 in AZ
- Government workers11.9%35thU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%268th of 393 in AZ
- Population density549/sq mi34thU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi153rd of 394 in AZ
- Population18,56029thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838164th of 394 in AZ
- 22ndU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%231st of 372 in AZ
- 12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%356th of 392 in AZ
- Residents under 1816.1%11thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%269th of 394 in AZ
- Poverty rate4.6%10thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%357th of 392 in AZ
- 7thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%337th of 393 in AZ
| Measure | 85755 | Pima | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.2 | 39.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 48th of 394 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 43.7% | 21.6% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 42nd of 394 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.6% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 61st of 390 | |
| Work from home | 30.9% | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 22nd of 393 | |
| Veterans | 11.9% | 9.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 108th of 394 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $69,849 | $40,140 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 26th of 394 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.7% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 91% | 53rd of 390 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,151 | $1,212 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 28th of 327 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 59.3% | 36.8% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 21st of 394 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.7% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 158th of 390 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.8% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10% | 100th of 393 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $113,831 | $70,315 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 40th of 374 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $62,340 | $42,769 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 51st of 387 | |
| Median home value | $486,900 | $319,700 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 69th of 366 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.3% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 87th of 393 | |
| Tech workers | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 118th of 393 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.446 | 0.468 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 149th of 388 | |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.3 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 164th of 373 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.1% | 11.8% | 13% | 14.1% | 144th of 394 | |
| Diversity index | 40.5 | 60.9 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 237th of 394 | |
| Government workers | 11.9% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 268th of 393 | |
| Population density | 549/sq mi | 115/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 153rd of 394 | |
| Population | 18,560 | 1,060,490 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 164th of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42.6% | 53.2% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 231st of 372 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 356th of 392 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.1% | 19.6% | 21.6% | 22% | 269th of 394 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.6% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 357th of 392 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.2% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 337th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black0.7%
- Hispanic14%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,403
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 74%
- Married couples
- 67.8%
- Living alone
- 22.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,846
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Vacant
- 14.7%
- Median year built
- 2000
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 27.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85755 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $86,056 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,566 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,162 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,506 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,685 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 25.8%
- Households with broadband
- 96.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.4%
- No internet access
- 3%
- Without health insurance
- 3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pima County
- Center point
- 32.4684° N, 110.9815° W
- Land area
- 34 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
- Oro Valley46% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85755
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85737 | Tucson, AZ | 4.2 mi | $107,348 |
| 85738 | Catalina, AZ · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 85742 | Tucson, AZ | 7.1 mi | $98,844 |
| 85652 | Cortaro, AZ · PO box | 8.4 mi | — |
| 85704 | Tucson, AZ | 8.9 mi | $81,696 |
| 85741 | Tucson, AZ | 9.8 mi | $76,271 |
| 85739 | Tucson, AZ | 10 mi | $81,711 |
| 85658 | Marana, AZ | 11 mi | $123,415 |
| 85654 | Rillito, AZ | 11 mi | — |
| 85718 | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | $114,892 |
| 85705 | Tucson, AZ | 14 mi | $37,194 |
| 85750 | Tucson, AZ | 14 mi | $102,836 |
Zip codes like 85755 elsewhere
Questions about 85755
What city is zip code 85755?
85755 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 85755 in?
85755 is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85755?
About 18,560 people live in 85755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85755 in?
85755 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85755?
The median household income in 85755 is $113,831.
What zip codes are near 85755?
The closest zip codes to 85755 are 85737, 85738, 85742, 85652, 85704.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85755, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.