85730 ZIP Code — Tucson, AZ

Pima County, Arizona

ZIP code 85730 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 37.52 square miles and serves a population of 38,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85730

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $58,609. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85730 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

38,462
population
37.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85730 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Tucson Acceptable
Tucson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
85710 Tucson (3.1 mi) 85748 Tucson (4.1 mi) 85708 Tucson (4.1 mi) 85715 Tucson (5.6 mi) 85711 Tucson (5.8 mi) 85747 Tucson (6.6 mi) 85749 Tucson (7.3 mi) 85712 Tucson (7.5 mi) 85724 Tucson (8.2 mi) 85744 Tucson (8.2 mi) 85775 Tucson (8.2 mi) 85723 Tucson (8.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 38,462
Population density 1,025 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 37.52 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 32.1756
Longitude -110.7967
Timezone Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code 520
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.1% 45.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 35.6% 30.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 18.8% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.1% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

38,462
Population
1,025
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$58,609
Median household income
$30,780
Per capita income
$196,000
Median home value
$1,133
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
11,289
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1,306
Under 5
1,352
1,155
5–9
1,196
1,111
10–14
1,151
998
15–19
1,033
1,483
20–24
1,536
3,114
25–34
3,224
2,159
35–44
2,235
1,754
45–54
1,816
1,288
55–59
1,334
1,380
60–64
1,428
1,851
65–74
1,917
987
75–84
1,022
311
85+
321
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188,65922.5%
18 and over29,80377.5%
65 and over6,40916.7%
Median age35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or more races 10.1%
Other race 10%
Black or African American 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White24,92853.7%
Hispanic or Latino7,93317.1%
Two or more races4,69410.1%
Other race4,62710%
Black or African American2,5045.4%
Asian1,1602.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native5201.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander290.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.1% 45.3% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 35.6% 30.8% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 18.8% 21.1%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.1% 6.4%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 22.2%
$75k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k22.2%
$75k–$100k13.6%
$100k–$150k15.9%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$58,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%
$50k–$100k 8.2%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 24.9%
$200k–$300k 31.1%
$300k–$500k 12.9%
$500k–$1M 3.2%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,000
Median rent / month$1,133
Owner occupied66.3%
Renter occupied33.7%
Vacant6.8%
Single-family detached65.3%
Large apartment buildings10.2%
Mobile homes7.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20099.1%
1990–199914.6%
1980–198920.7%
1970–197941.4%
1960–19698.4%
1950–19593.0%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier0.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.7%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms18.1%
3 bedrooms48.5%
4 bedrooms20.4%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.3%
1 vehicle34.8%
2 vehicles39.4%
3 or more19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.6%
Electricity36.7%
Propane / LP gas1.8%
Wood0.2%
Solar1.1%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6,32241.2%
Cohabiting couple1,64010.7%
Male householder, no spouse2,98719.5%
Female householder, no spouse4,39028.6%
Households with children under 184,62630.2%
Households with seniors (65+)4,75431.0%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.2%30.7%
Married44.1%42.1%
Separated1.9%1.9%
Widowed3.2%8.6%
Divorced11.6%16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 28.6%
Some college, no degree 30.8%
Associate's degree 11.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4325.1%
Kindergarten3654.3%
Elementary school3,71544.2%
High school1,57818.8%
College / grad school2,31627.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%
Retail trade 14.2%
Professional & management 13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Construction 6.7%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Public administration 4.6%
Other services 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 1.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.3%
Service22.2%
Sales & office27.3%
Natural resources & construction8.8%
Production & transportation10.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.3%
Government13.2%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.5%
Carpool9.5%
Public transit0.8%
Walk0.4%
Work from home8.1%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 14.6%
Under 18 years 23.9%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.4%
Retirement income28.0%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP14.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.6%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.1%
Visited dentist57.1%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3,73612.6%
Disability%
Any disability16.5%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.3%
Public insurance45.2%
No insurance9.3%
Uninsured under 196.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only35,80493.1%
Spanish1,4444.0%
Other Indo-European9992.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander770.2%
Other languages3190.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)35,51592.3%
Born in same state34,81290.5%
Born in different state18,22847.4%
Foreign born7031.8%
Naturalized citizen2,9477.7%
Not a US citizen1,96966.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4,54811.8%
French3,3598.7%
Arab1,2313.2%
Polish5981.6%
English3450.9%
AncestryCount%
German1380.4%
Dutch1230.3%
Irish1050.3%
Norwegian570.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85730

What city is ZIP code 85730 in?

ZIP code 85730 is primarily assigned to Tucson, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85730 in?

ZIP code 85730 falls within Pima County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85730 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 85730 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 85730?

ZIP code 85730 has an estimated population of 38,462 residents, with a density of 1,025 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85730?

The median home value in ZIP code 85730 is $196,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85730?

The median household income in ZIP code 85730 is $58,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85730 in?

ZIP code 85730 observes the MST timezone.

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