85746 ZIP Code — Tucson, AZ

Pima County, Arizona

ZIP code 85746 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 115.86 square miles and serves a population of 46,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85746

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $65,611. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

46,617

population

115.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85746

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tucson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85757 Tucson (3.8 mi) 85713 Tucson (8.7 mi) 85714 Tucson (10 mi) 85756 Tucson (10.5 mi) 85709 Tucson (10.5 mi) 85629 Sahuarita (10.6 mi) 85706 Tucson (11 mi) 85701 Tucson (11.2 mi) 85745 Tucson (11.7 mi) 85721 Tucson (12.6 mi) 85735 Tucson (13.1 mi) 85744 Tucson (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	46,617
Population density	402 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	115.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.0898
Longitude	-111.0862
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	45.3%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

46,617

Population

402

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$65,611

Median household income

$25,762

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$1,200

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

12,341

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,621

Under 5

1,737

1,519

5–9

1,629

1,751

10–14

1,876

1,871

15–19

2,006

2,137

20–24

2,291

2,996

25–34

3,211

2,610

35–44

2,797

2,448

45–54

2,623

1,241

55–59

1,330

1,155

60–64

1,238

2,181

65–74

2,337

752

75–84

805

220

85+

235

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,643	27.1%
18 and over	33,974	72.9%
65 and over	6,530	14.0%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31.5%

White 28.6%

Other race 23%

Two or more races 10.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Black or African American 1.9%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	21,408	31.5%
White	19,481	28.6%
Other race	15,629	23%
Two or more races	6,942	10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,695	4%
Black or African American	1,276	1.9%
Asian	459	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	135	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.1%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$65,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$1,200
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	63.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.9%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.5%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,501	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	2,081	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,798	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,190	26.9%
Households with children under 18	6,534	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,002	32.1%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	40.1%
Married	41.1%	38.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%
Widowed	3.1%	8.6%
Divorced	11.4%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	400	3.2%
Kindergarten	631	5.0%
Elementary school	5,939	46.8%
High school	3,137	24.7%
College / grad school	2,570	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.8%

Construction 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	26.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,363	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	43,259	92.8%
Spanish	5,074	11.7%
Other Indo-European	4,877	11.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	63	0.1%
Other languages	69	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,520	82.6%
Born in same state	38,080	81.7%
Born in different state	29,110	62.4%
Foreign born	440	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	8,097	17.4%
Not a US citizen	4,527	55.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,103	2.4%
Italian	1,091	2.3%
French	1,076	2.3%
English	193	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	100	0.2%
Polish	70	0.2%
Dutch	45	0.1%
German	35	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85746

What city is ZIP code 85746 in?

ZIP code 85746 is primarily assigned to Tucson, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85746 in?

ZIP code 85746 falls within Pima County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85746?

19% of residents in ZIP code 85746 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 85746?

ZIP code 85746 has an estimated population of 46,617 residents, with a density of 402 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85746?

The median home value in ZIP code 85746 is $199,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85746?

The median household income in ZIP code 85746 is $65,611, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85746 in?

ZIP code 85746 observes the MST timezone.