85737 ZIP Code — Tucson, AZ

Pima County, Arizona

ZIP code 85737 is located in Tucson, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 23.71 square miles and serves a population of 22,767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $394,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,165. 48% 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.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Overall, ZIP code 85737 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,767

population

23.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tucson	Acceptable
Tucson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85704 Tucson (4.5 mi) 85755 Tucson (4.9 mi) 85718 Tucson (6.4 mi) 85739 Tucson (7.3 mi) 85741 Tucson (7.5 mi) 85742 Tucson (7.9 mi) 85705 Tucson (9.6 mi) 85750 Tucson (9.7 mi) 85719 Tucson (10.6 mi) 85712 Tucson (10.9 mi) 85716 Tucson (11 mi) 85745 Tucson (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,767
Population density	960 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	23.71 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	32.4016
Longitude	-110.9530
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	23.8%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	11.9%	5.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

22,767

Population

960

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$101,165

Median household income

$51,936

Per capita income

$394,400

Median home value

$1,654

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

8,358

Housing units

53.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

327

Under 5

387

647

5–9

765

613

10–14

726

567

15–19

672

522

20–24

617

670

25–34

792

1,030

35–44

1,219

976

45–54

1,154

850

55–59

1,007

845

60–64

999

2,027

65–74

2,399

971

75–84

1,149

383

85+

453

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,373	19.2%
18 and over	18,394	80.8%
65 and over	7,382	32.4%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 8.8%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 3.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,232	72.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,390	9.5%
Two or more races	2,214	8.8%
Other race	1,071	4.3%
Asian	877	3.5%
Black or African American	356	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	11.9%	5.1%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$101,165

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 49.9%

$500k–$1M 25.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$394,400
Median rent / month	$1,654
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	47.9%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	2.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,869	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	363	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,316	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,266	23.1%
Households with children under 18	2,125	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,827	49.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	19.7%
Married	67.9%	58.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	11.5%
Divorced	7.8%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 27.2%

Graduate / professional 26.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	53.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	185	3.8%
Kindergarten	307	6.3%
Elementary school	2,207	45.3%
High school	1,183	24.3%
College / grad school	992	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 12.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	42.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.7%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,316	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,053	96.9%
Spanish	823	3.7%
Other Indo-European	549	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	148	0.7%
Other languages	98	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,105	88.3%
Born in same state	19,669	86.4%
Born in different state	5,809	25.5%
Foreign born	436	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,662	11.7%
Not a US citizen	2,082	78.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,697	16.2%
Italian	2,154	9.5%
Arab	900	4%
Polish	391	1.7%
Irish	341	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	153	0.7%
Dutch	152	0.7%
Norwegian	100	0.4%
German	69	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85737

What city is ZIP code 85737 in?

ZIP code 85737 is primarily assigned to Tucson, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85737 in?

ZIP code 85737 falls within Pima County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85737 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 85737 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85737 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 85737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85737?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 85737 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 85737 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85737 in?

ZIP code 85737 observes the MST timezone.