| City: | Tucson, Arizona |
| Names to Avoid: | Mission |
| County: | Pima County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:28 AM |
| Population: | 4,855 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.2217, -110.9259 |
| Land Area: | 1.138 sq mi |
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ZIP code 85734 serves a correctional facility in south Tucson, Arizona. Of the 4,855 residents counted in the 2020 Census, 4,824 live in institutionalized group quarters. This isn't a residential community. It's a facility-based ZIP with a captive population.
The post office at W Valencia Road processes mail through 681 PO Boxes and 197 business delivery points. All mail delivery occurs at a single street address: W Valencia Rd with 135 ZIP+4 records showing UNIT designators. This centralized delivery pattern is typical for correctional facilities where mail screening and distribution happen through institutional systems.
An unrecognized alias, "MISSION," was added to the ZIP in August 2012. While not valid for mailing addresses, it likely refers to the facility name. The ZIP exists as a point location (MultiPoint geometry) enclosed within the larger residential ZIP 85706, which serves the surrounding Sunnyside and Elvira neighborhoods of Tucson.
The population shows diversity typical of the Arizona corrections system. White residents make up 43% (2,079 people), followed by 32% listed as Some Other Race (1,547), 19% Black or African American (943), and smaller percentages of other groups. The median age is 37.4 years. Educational attainment is low at 2.3% with bachelor's degrees or higher, compared to broader Tucson averages.
Mail to inmates must follow correctional facility protocols. The post office location on W Valencia Road handles incoming and outgoing mail with security screening. Correspondence goes through institutional mailrooms before delivery to individual units. USPS classifies this as a PO Box ZIP, but it's not a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists in the surrounding area served by neighboring Tucson ZIP codes.
Single street with centralized unit-based delivery typical of correctional facilities.
ZIP Code 85734 has 4,855 residents and 0 households. The median age is 37.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.7% male and 0.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (42.8%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (4.7%) 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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| 2020 Population: | 4,855Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,797Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,266.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,559 | 5,265 | 5,028 | 4,797 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,855 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.4
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 20.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 367 | 730 | 827 | 758 | 546 | 450 | 383 | 290 | 201 | 95 | 49 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 2 | 128 | 369 | 730 | 828 | 758 | 546 | 450 | 385 | 291 | 202 | 95 | 49 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| White: | 2,079 | 30.97% |
| Black: | 943 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,909 | 28.44% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 203 | 3.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 7 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 1,547 | 23.05% |
| Total: | 6,712 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4,841 | 99.71% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 14 | 0.29% | 20.5 years |
| Total: | 4,855 | 100% | 37.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,344 | 90.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 44 | 0.92% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 122 | 2.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 287 | 8.53% |
| Total Population: | 4,797 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,388 | 91.47% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 409 | 8.53% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $9,421 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,421 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,772 | $9,421 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,774 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4,774 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 67.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (66.18%). College enrollment is 29.11%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 344 | 8.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,038 | 24.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,344 | 31.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,322 | 30.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 165 | 3.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 81 | 1.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4,294 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,912 | 67.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 81 | 1.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 4.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 366 | 66.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 161 | 29.11% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 392 | 70.89% |
ZIP Code 85734 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 78 people with an annual payroll of $1,975,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 825Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $513,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,975,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 78Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85734 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 980,263 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 85734. It covers 1.138 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: | 980,263Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tucson, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.138 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 |
We could not locate which school district 85734 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.
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 February 1, 2026.