85719 ZIP Code — Tucson, AZ
Pima County, Arizona
ZIP code 85719 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 7.97 square miles and serves a population of 48,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520/928.
About ZIP code 85719
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,400. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $39,144. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
48,947
population
7.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85719 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85719
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tucson | Acceptable |
| Tucson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85721 Tucson (1.2 mi)
85716 Tucson (1.4 mi)
85724 Tucson (2.2 mi)
85744 Tucson (2.2 mi)
85775 Tucson (2.2 mi)
85723 Tucson (2.2 mi)
85701 Tucson (2.4 mi)
85705 Tucson (3.6 mi)
85712 Tucson (3.8 mi)
85709 Tucson (4.2 mi)
85711 Tucson (4.4 mi)
85718 Tucson (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,947 |
| Population density | 6,141 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.2480 |
| Longitude | -110.9474 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 520/928 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.0% | 45.3% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.4% | 30.8% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.2% | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
48,947
Population
6,141
People per sq mi
23.2
Median age
$39,144
Median household income
$22,627
Per capita income
$264,400
Median home value
$973
Median monthly rent
28.0%
Home ownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
7,778
Housing units
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
638
Under 5
686
539
5–9
581
683
10–14
736
4,703
15–19
5,063
6,809
20–24
7,330
3,448
25–34
3,712
1,834
35–44
1,975
1,293
45–54
1,391
711
55–59
765
673
60–64
725
1,235
65–74
1,329
691
75–84
744
314
85+
339
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,088 | 10.4% |
| 18 and over | 43,859 | 89.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,652 | 9.5% |
| Median age | 23.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian
6.7%
Other race
5.9%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,144 | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,613 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,124 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 3,716 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 3,268 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,544 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 969 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.0% | 45.3% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.4% | 30.8% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.2% | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
13.1%
$10k–$15k
8.5%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $39,144 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
29.6%
$300k–$500k
28.3%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,400 |
| Median rent / month | $973 |
| Owner occupied | 28.0% |
| Renter occupied | 72.0% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 40.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 54.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,550 | 18.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,267 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,138 | 32.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,127 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,809 | 14.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,647 | 19.1% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 72.6% | 65.7% |
| Married | 18.9% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
15.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
22.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 396 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 134 | 0.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,736 | 6.9% |
| High school | 2,073 | 8.2% |
| College / grad school | 20,930 | 82.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.0%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
9.7%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.2% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 13.1% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 7.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
32.1%
Under 18 years
23.2%
18 and over
33.3%
Married-couple families
9.9%
Female-led households
29.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| High blood pressure | 20.4% |
| High cholesterol | 21.7% |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| Arthritis | 14.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 3.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 19.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,565 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,623 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 2,957 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,630 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 414 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 643 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,696 | 87.2% |
| Born in same state | 42,053 | 85.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,632 | 40.1% |
| Foreign born | 643 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,251 | 12.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,975 | 31.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,994 | 10.2% |
| French | 3,687 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,436 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 937 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 362 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 339 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 264 | 0.5% |
| German | 145 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85719
What city is ZIP code 85719 in?
ZIP code 85719 is primarily assigned to Tucson, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85719 in?
ZIP code 85719 falls within Pima County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85719 mostly rentals?
72% of occupied units in ZIP code 85719 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85719?
32% of residents in ZIP code 85719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 85719?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85719?
The median household income in ZIP code 85719 is $39,144, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85719 in?
ZIP code 85719 observes the MST timezone.