Zip code 85757: Tucson, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85757
85757 is a suburban zip code in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 21,259 people live here, or 831 per square mile. The median resident is 34.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,219 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $308,400, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $953 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.3 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and construction and repair. 60% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 85757 compares
- Residents under 1828.4%92ndU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%56th of 394 in AZ
- Average commute34.3 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min57th of 373 in AZ
- Homeownership rate85.2%89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%106th of 390 in AZ
- Healthcare workers12.1%82ndU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%70th of 393 in AZ
- Veterans8.4%81stU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%183rd of 394 in AZ
- Government workers18.7%80thU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%136th of 393 in AZ
- Poverty rate16.6%75thU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%143rd of 392 in AZ
- 70thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.973rd of 394 in AZ
- 65thU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%209th of 392 in AZ
- Median household income$83,21954thU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964112th of 374 in AZ
- 51stU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%141st of 394 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$47,36247thU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427153rd of 387 in AZ
- Median home value$308,40045thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500193rd of 366 in AZ
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%175th of 393 in AZ
- Broadband access91.2%42ndU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%167th of 390 in AZ
- Population density831/sq mi41stU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi141st of 394 in AZ
- Work from home10.7%39thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%240th of 393 in AZ
- Population21,25933rdU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838145th of 394 in AZ
- 28thU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%266th of 393 in AZ
- 24thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%284th of 394 in AZ
- Per capita income$31,11222ndU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503242nd of 394 in AZ
- 21stU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464270th of 388 in AZ
- Median age34.719thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39288th of 394 in AZ
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543241st of 327 in AZ
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%249th of 394 in AZ
- Housing vacancy2.9%10thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%366th of 390 in AZ
- 7thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%308th of 393 in AZ
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%297th of 372 in AZ
| Measure | 85757 | Pima | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 28.4% | 19.6% | 21.6% | 22% | 56th of 394 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.3 min | 24.3 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 57th of 373 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.2% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 106th of 390 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.1% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 70th of 393 | |
| Veterans | 8.4% | 9.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 183rd of 394 | |
| Government workers | 18.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 136th of 393 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.6% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 143rd of 392 | |
| Diversity index | 59 | 60.9 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 73rd of 394 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 209th of 392 | |
| Median household income | $83,219 | $70,315 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 112th of 374 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.2% | 11.8% | 13% | 14.1% | 141st of 394 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,362 | $42,769 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 153rd of 387 | |
| Median home value | $308,400 | $319,700 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 193rd of 366 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 175th of 393 | |
| Broadband access | 91.2% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 91% | 167th of 390 | |
| Population density | 831/sq mi | 115/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 141st of 394 | |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 240th of 393 | |
| Population | 21,259 | 1,060,490 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 145th of 394 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 266th of 393 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.1% | 21.6% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 284th of 394 | |
| Per capita income | $31,112 | $40,140 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 242nd of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.401 | 0.468 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 270th of 388 | |
| Median age | 34.7 | 39.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 288th of 394 | |
| Median gross rent | $953 | $1,212 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 241st of 327 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.8% | 36.8% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 249th of 394 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.9% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 366th of 390 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.6% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10% | 308th of 393 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 28.2% | 53.2% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 297th of 372 |
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
- White18%
- Black4%
- Hispanic59%
- Asian1.0%
- Native American16%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,790
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 71%
- Married couples
- 50.5%
- Living alone
- 21.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.4%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,994
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Vacant
- 2.9%
- Median year built
- 2005
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 28.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.7× (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 | 85757 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,434 | $74,888 |
| Service | $40,929 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,113 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,306 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.7%
- Households with broadband
- 91.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.4%
- No internet access
- 5.8%
- Without health insurance
- 9%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pima County
- Center point
- 32.1284° N, 111.1223° W
- Land area
- 26 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
- Valencia West (unincorporated)39% of zip
- Drexel Heights (unincorporated)16% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85757
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85746 | Tucson, AZ | 4.5 mi | $68,903 |
| 85713 | Tucson, AZ | 7.8 mi | $53,152 |
| 85709 | Tucson, AZ | 7.8 mi | — |
| 85745 | Tucson, AZ | 9.1 mi | $71,348 |
| 85723 | Tucson, AZ | 9.9 mi | — |
| 85701 | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | $51,794 |
| 85714 | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | $55,000 |
| 85706 | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | $50,248 |
| 85726 | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | — |
| 85629 | Sahuarita, AZ | 12 mi | $109,253 |
| 85721 | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | — |
| 85735 | Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | $74,158 |
Zip codes like 85757 elsewhere
Questions about 85757
What city is zip code 85757?
85757 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 85757 in?
85757 is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85757?
About 21,259 people live in 85757, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85757 in?
85757 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85757?
The median household income in 85757 is $83,219.
What zip codes are near 85757?
The closest zip codes to 85757 are 85746, 85713, 85709, 85745, 85723.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85757, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.