ZIP Code 85706 in Tucson, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Tucson, Arizona
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County:Pima County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:28:41 PM
Population:54,853 [See All]
Area Code:520
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.1472, -110.9424
Land Area:13.114 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85706 has 54,853 residents and 18,168 households (average 3.02 persons per household). The median age is 32.2 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (34.7%, much higher than the state average of 12.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:54,853Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:56,022Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:56,930Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,182.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$49,072Source: Census ACS
Households:18,168Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$169,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.02Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.61Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--56,23156,34756,98956,96255,77855,17955,69155,35255,75557,71257,76157,89756,022
Decennial Census55,209------------------54,853------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 32.2

Male Median Age: 30.7

Female Median Age: 33.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,9422,0742,4792,3652,0612,0901,7961,6201,5781,4821,4311,4601,2861,100835551308241
Female1,8562,0602,2912,3442,0911,9641,8931,8341,7921,6751,5931,6181,5151,280926604431387
Total3,7984,1344,7704,7094,1524,0543,6893,4543,3703,1573,0243,0782,8012,3801,7611,155739628
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,70218.63%
Black:1,7322.05%
Hispanic:*44,97453.35%
Asian:5160.61%
American Indian:2,3012.73%
Hawaiian:420.05%
Other:19,03022.57%
Total:84,297100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:26,69948.67%30.7 years
Females:28,15451.33%33.9 years
Total:54,853100%32.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:41,01573.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,0881.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5,5919.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8,32824.85%
Total Population:56,022100%
Total Native Population:42,10375.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:13,91924.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $49,072, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $19,189 (64.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,040. Family households earn a median of $51,112 versus $30,341 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,771). By gender, male median income is $38,753 and female is $37,098, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,655 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$29,883$29,142$29,814$30,000$30,550$31,368$33,128$34,132$37,032$39,655$42,081$46,532$49,072
Median Family Income$31,861$31,444$32,079$31,215$32,647$33,931$35,081$36,446$39,337$40,458$42,651$47,586$51,112
Median NonFamily Income$21,319$20,097$18,770$20,167$19,714$19,014$21,324$22,500$24,648$26,077$29,177$27,148$30,341
Median Male Income$30,621$30,112$31,049$31,250$30,880$30,341$30,972$31,437$31,738$31,346$34,236$37,205$38,753
Median Female Income$25,991$25,543$25,948$25,923$25,647$24,903$25,395$26,262$27,402$29,752$31,363$34,239$37,098
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:23,84957.74%
Unemployed:2,2725.50%
Not In Labor Force:15,18636.76%
Total:41,307100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,25017.82%
Service:6,84028.68%
Sales and Office:4,65419.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4,50518.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,60015.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:23,849100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $169,600, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $68,600 (67.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,000. The median gross rent is $981, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $275 (38.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $173. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.94% (58.06% with a mortgage, 41.94% free-and-clear) and renters 42.06% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.94%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.00%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$101,000$89,700$83,100$79,700$77,500$78,000$84,100$91,800$98,600$107,700$116,000$144,500$169,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4766.30%
$500 to $999:3,25643.10%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,45132.45%
$1,500 to $1,999:7329.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:1522.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:450.60%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4425.85%
Total:7,554100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$706$738$735$755$733$734$749$782$808$828$882$949$981
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,04233.64%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,36524.30%
Renter Occupied:7,55442.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:17,961100%

Occupied Housing Units:17,96194.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,1345.94%
Total Housing Units:19,095100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,67055.88%
Multi-Family Units:3,88420.34%
Other Units:4,54123.78%
Total Housing Units:19,095100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 69.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 32.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 22.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 8.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.71%). College enrollment is 18.42%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3,57611.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6,10919.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):10,30232.40%
Some college, no degree:6,61820.81%
Associate's degree:2,1416.73%
Bachelor's degree:2,3167.28%
Graduate or professional degree:7332.31%
Total:31,795100%
High school or higher:22,11069.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,0499.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:18,02730.70%
Public Insurance:29,61550.43%
No Insurance:11,08418.87%
Total:58,726100%
Has Health Insurance:47,64281.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty30.9%33.3%33.0%33.7%32.3%29.8%27.3%27.3%25.4%24.8%24.6%24.6%22.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:7054.65%
Kindergarten:9646.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,62543.71%
High school (grades 9-12):4,07126.86%
College or graduate school:2,79118.42%
Total:15,156100%
Early Childhood:1,66911.01%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):11,66076.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85706 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 674 business establishments, employing about 26,512 people with an annual payroll of $2,314,057,000. USPS data shows 18,851 residential mailboxes and 794 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,851Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:794Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:30,703Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,632Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,942Source: USPS
# of Businesses:674Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$663,095,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,314,057,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:26,512Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85706 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 6th and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,049,947 people, about 5.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 85706. It covers 13.114 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Tucson, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:46060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,049,947Source: Census
MSA:Tucson, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:13.114 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:06,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:625.07, 205.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0477000Source: Census
Place Name:Tucson city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85707 | | 85705

Schools in ZIP Code 85706


ZIP Code 85706 is in the Sunnyside Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 25 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Southgate Academy 850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Southgate Academy Online School 850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
La Paloma Academy-South 5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
Alta Vista High School 5040 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
Pcjted - Desert View High School 4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School 1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Pima County Jted At Star 5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
Star Academic High School 5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Apollo Middle School 265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Craycroft Elementary School 5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Drexel Elementary School 801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Liberty Elementary School 5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Los Ninos Elementary School 5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Mission Manor Elementary School 600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Sunnyside High School 1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School 5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Esperanza Elementary School 2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Sierra 2-8 School 5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet 6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Los Amigos Elementary School 2200 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Desert View High School 4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Summit View Elementary 1900 E Summit St
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Rivera Elementary 5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Sunnyside Online Success Academy 2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School 3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
District: Sunnyside Unified District
San Miguel High School 6601 S San Fernando Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John The Evangelist Catholic School 600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
District: Private SchoolNearby
Santa Cruz Catholic School 29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85706


Hds Truck Driving Institute 6251 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Tucson 145 S 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Type: Post Secondary
Brookline College-Tucson 5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Tucson 201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745-2974
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Arizona 1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona School Of Integrative Studies 639 N 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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