ZIP Code 85721 in Tucson, AZ

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Tucson, Arizona
Names to Avoid:
Univ Of Arizona
County:Pima County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:2:32:45 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:520 / 928
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:32.2366, -110.9523
Land Area:0.015 sq mi
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85721 - University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ | Pima County | University

University of Arizona

Entity TypeUniversity
LocationTucson, AZ
CountyPima
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates32.2366, -110.9523
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.08 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Unique postal code for higher education
  • USPS Post Office classification
  • 3 buildings including Health Services, U of a and more
  • Mail serves 11 business establishments employing around 131 people
  • Located in the Tucson, AZ metro area
  • Arizona's flagship land-grant research university since 1885
Entity Type
University
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
North University
Buildings
3

About ZIP Code 85721

The University of Arizona, founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, operates under dedicated ZIP code 85721 in Tucson, Pima County. As Arizona's first university and a land-grant institution established under the Morrill Acts, UA began classes in 1891 with 32 students in Old Main, a building still in use today. The USPS assigned this exclusive postal designation over two decades ago to handle campus correspondence.

Located in the North University neighborhood within Tucson's Ward 6, the 0.08-square-mile postal boundary serves a portion of the university's campus mail operations. UA offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and has grown to serve over 50,000 students. Postal records identify 45 ZIP+4 delivery codes serving facilities including Health Services and academic buildings.

As Arizona's flagship research university, UA maintains nationally ranked programs and contributes significantly to the state's educational infrastructure. Census demographic data is not available for this ZIP code, consistent with its institutional function. Tucson serves as the valid mailing city.

Business Data
Establishments:11
Employment:131

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Health Services on Lowell U of a on University Of Az University of Arizona on University Of Az

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
TUCSON, AZ 85721
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85721 has 0 residents and 0 households. Age detail is not available. Gender breakdown is not available. Race and ethnicity breakdown is not available.

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:0Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------0------
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: 0

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 0

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
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:00%0.0 years
Females:00%0.0 years
Total:0100%0.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
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.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85721 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 99 people with an annual payroll of $2,598,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,719Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$596,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,598,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:99Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85721 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,049,947 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85721. It covers 0.015 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:0.015 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area: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


85723 | | 85719

Schools in ZIP Code 85721


We could not locate which school district 85721 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mansfeld Middle Magnet School 1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Jefferson Park Elementary School 1701 E Seneca St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Roskruge Bilingual Elementary School - Closed 501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School 501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Pcjted - Tucson High School 400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
District: UnknownNearby
First Southern Christian School 445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
District: Private SchoolNearby
International School Of Tucson 1701 E Seneca St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Private SchoolNearby
Second Street Childrens School 2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85721


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
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School 2850 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716-3823
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Tucson 3030 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Tucson 145 S 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University - Tucson 340 North Commerce Park Loop
Tucson, AZ 85745-4284
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 January 1, 2026.

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  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov