ZIP Code 85716 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:8:29:04 PM
Population:31,521 [See All]
Area Code:520
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.2449, -110.9234
Land Area:7.199 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85716 has 31,521 residents and 16,168 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, about the same as the state (38.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.8%, higher than the state average of 60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:31,521Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:33,447Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:31,895Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,378.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$47,009Source: Census ACS
Households:16,168Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$300,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.93Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--33,17132,49033,09832,71633,13731,83431,13430,31330,19230,85031,31731,59033,447
Decennial Census32,853------------------31,521------
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: 38.7

Male Median Age: 37.8

Female Median Age: 39.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7287497186791,2861,4911,4821,2209349078851,004991974727447206154
Female7096656156021,2701,6271,3901,1199468909811,0261,1291,082813508256311
Total1,4371,4141,3331,2812,5563,1182,8722,3391,8801,7971,8662,0302,1202,0561,540955462465
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20,43657.72%
Black:1,8225.15%
Hispanic:*8,45923.89%
Asian:9892.79%
American Indian:8022.27%
Hawaiian:1560.44%
Other:2,7417.74%
Total:35,405100%
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:15,58249.43%37.8 years
Females:15,93950.57%39.9 years
Total:31,521100%38.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,97886.64%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7102.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,7375.19%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,02211.24%
Total Population:33,447100%
Total Native Population:29,68888.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,75911.24%
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 $47,009, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $14,639 (45.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,984. Family households earn a median of $70,766 versus $36,540 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,226). By gender, male median income is $51,195 and female is $45,113, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,082 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is well above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is well above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.0%).

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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$32,370$32,510$33,058$33,313$33,075$34,400$37,921$40,274$41,025$42,147$43,907$47,568$47,009
Median Family Income$38,474$38,140$39,287$40,650$42,583$45,786$51,637$52,156$53,877$57,146$60,863$66,923$70,766
Median NonFamily Income$26,859$26,508$25,811$26,388$25,530$26,260$27,343$30,237$31,959$33,003$33,441$36,162$36,540
Median Male Income$38,211$38,578$40,285$37,938$38,235$39,980$40,860$40,902$42,818$44,116$46,807$47,215$51,195
Median Female Income$31,941$32,145$33,082$32,641$33,016$35,306$38,057$38,307$38,916$38,657$39,573$43,265$45,113
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:17,07459.38%
Unemployed:1,2824.46%
Not In Labor Force:10,39636.16%
Total:28,752100%
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:8,02547.00%
Service:3,08518.07%
Sales and Office:3,24419.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1496.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,5719.20%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,074100%
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 $300,900, which is considerably lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $98,600 (48.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105,600. The median gross rent is $1,021, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $329 (47.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $256. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.19% (60.91% with a mortgage, 39.09% free-and-clear) and renters 61.81% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.53%, which is far lower than 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$202,300$192,400$176,900$171,900$172,600$170,000$169,500$184,100$195,300$202,300$223,400$271,400$300,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3823.63%
$500 to $999:4,40141.83%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,92637.32%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,06810.15%
$2,000 to $2,499:2322.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:80.08%
$3,000 or more:440.42%
No Rent:4594.36%
Total:10,520100%
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$692$707$721$731$727$732$763$757$765$790$848$931$1,021
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,96023.27%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,54114.93%
Renter Occupied:10,52061.81%
Total Occupied Housing Units:17,021100%

Occupied Housing Units:17,02189.47%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,00410.53%
Total Housing Units:19,025100%
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:10,75756.54%
Multi-Family Units:7,88641.45%
Other Units:3822.01%
Total Housing Units:19,025100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 42.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 91.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 12.00%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 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 college (46.08%). College enrollment is 46.08%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.20%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:7032.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,3235.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,29017.47%
Some college, no degree:6,40326.07%
Associate's degree:1,4876.05%
Bachelor's degree:5,39621.97%
Graduate or professional degree:4,95720.18%
Total:24,559100%
High school or higher:22,53391.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,35342.16%
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:19,18052.01%
Public Insurance:13,71037.17%
No Insurance:3,99010.82%
Total:36,880100%
Has Health Insurance:32,89089.18%
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 Poverty17.9%18.0%18.0%18.5%18.9%19.3%17.2%17.0%16.7%13.3%11.6%11.5%13.1%
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:2102.58%
Kindergarten:4095.02%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,45630.12%
High school (grades 9-12):1,32216.21%
College or graduate school:3,75746.08%
Total:8,154100%
Early Childhood:6197.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,18751.35%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85716 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 882 business establishments, employing about 9,840 people with an annual payroll of $404,208,000. USPS data shows 16,526 residential mailboxes and 916 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,526Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:916Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:20,734Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,491Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,893Source: USPS
# of Businesses:882Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$98,000,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$404,208,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,840Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85716 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 3.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85716. It covers 7.199 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:7.199 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


85717 | | 85715

Schools in ZIP Code 85716


ZIP Code 85716 is in the Tucson Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 16 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Edge High School - Himmel Park 2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
Amerischools Academy - Country Club 1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction 1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Basis Tucson Primary 3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
Southern Arizona Community Academy 2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Saca Online 2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Cragin Elementary School 2945 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Catalina Online Learning Experience 3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Pcjted - Catalina High School 3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
Pcjted - Howenstine High School 555 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Academy Adventures Midtown 3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Arizona College Prep Academy 3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Doolen Middle School 2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Robison Elementary School 2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Blenman Elementary School 1695 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Catalina High School 3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified District
Veritas Academy Of Tucson 2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Private School
St Marks Preschool & Kindergarten 3809 E 3rd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85716


Empire Beauty School-Tucson 3030 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Type: Post Secondary
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School 2850 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716-3823
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716-1518
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Arizona 1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson 2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Community College 4905c East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709-1275
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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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