ZIP Code 85748 in Tucson, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Tucson, Arizona
Names to Avoid:
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County:Pima County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:30:12 PM
Population:18,816 [See All]
Area Code:520
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.2188, -110.7522
Land Area:11.962 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85748 has 18,816 residents and 8,117 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 48.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.2%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).

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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:18,816Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:20,526Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:19,441Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,573.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$93,241Source: Census ACS
Households:8,117Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$321,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,06218,76418,27517,60317,45817,42617,72718,37219,23419,64619,85820,13720,526
Decennial Census18,087------------------18,816------
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: 48.9

Male Median Age: 47.2

Female Median Age: 50.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male368418510492506515543463455498586661712734615414255205
Female352431479525496513520501517568636779871898712500296272
Total7208499891,0171,0021,0281,0639649721,0661,2221,4401,5831,6321,327914551477
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,96369.78%
Black:6843.42%
Hispanic:*3,50017.49%
Asian:7783.89%
American Indian:1810.90%
Hawaiian:290.14%
Other:8764.38%
Total:20,011100%
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:8,95047.57%47.2 years
Females:9,86652.43%50.2 years
Total:18,816100%48.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:18,46089.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3141.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5217.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2318.54%
Total Population:20,526100%
Total Native Population:18,77491.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,7528.54%
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 $93,241, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,872), is up $26,624 (40.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,101. Family households earn a median of $111,801 versus $59,176 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,625). By gender, male median income is $78,604 and female is $57,339, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $21,265 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.1%, which is higher than the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.6%).

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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$66,617$69,368$69,871$65,035$64,814$69,550$70,840$73,410$80,140$80,913$84,345$90,448$93,241
Median Family Income$76,557$81,548$84,387$77,069$81,745$85,182$87,002$87,558$91,679$90,522$97,515$108,011$111,801
Median NonFamily Income$39,463$41,250$41,522$46,705$47,391$47,852$47,321$51,521$52,864$51,588$52,650$57,706$59,176
Median Male Income$53,571$54,921$54,953$54,223$54,274$57,099$54,469$57,338$58,617$57,138$59,552$72,520$78,604
Median Female Income$40,396$42,562$44,405$44,011$43,051$44,759$41,657$42,064$41,916$46,333$50,397$57,460$57,339
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:9,64258.70%
Unemployed:4202.56%
Not In Labor Force:6,36438.74%
Total:16,426100%
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:4,59147.61%
Service:1,68517.48%
Sales and Office:2,07721.54%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5565.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7337.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,642100%
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 $321,700, which is lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $77,600 (31.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,900. The median gross rent is $1,457, which is well above the national median ($1,348), is up $407 (38.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $254. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.06% (69.38% with a mortgage, 30.62% free-and-clear) and renters 24.94% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.30%, 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$244,100$230,100$221,700$211,900$206,200$208,800$215,800$223,800$229,800$238,300$255,400$291,600$321,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:221.04%
$500 to $999:904.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,00447.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:68932.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:23211.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:200.95%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:512.42%
Total:2,108100%
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$1,050$1,029$981$1,160$1,120$1,095$1,155$1,176$1,203$1,205$1,227$1,355$1,457
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,40252.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,94322.99%
Renter Occupied:2,10824.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,453100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,45395.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3804.30%
Total Housing Units:8,833100%
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:7,50484.95%
Multi-Family Units:1,31114.84%
Other Units:180.20%
Total Housing Units:8,833100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 46.80% 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 95.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.90%), down 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.65%). College enrollment is 30.28%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:2721.92%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3452.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,14915.14%
Some college, no degree:3,23922.81%
Associate's degree:1,55410.95%
Bachelor's degree:3,70726.11%
Graduate or professional degree:2,93220.65%
Total:14,198100%
High school or higher:13,58195.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,63946.76%
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:15,40465.95%
Public Insurance:7,30531.28%
No Insurance:6472.77%
Total:23,356100%
Has Health Insurance:22,70997.23%
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 Poverty4.0%3.5%3.6%4.1%4.1%3.6%3.8%3.8%3.9%4.6%3.6%3.0%3.3%
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:3636.78%
Kindergarten:3185.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,17740.65%
High school (grades 9-12):87616.36%
College or graduate school:1,62230.28%
Total:5,356100%
Early Childhood:68112.71%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,37162.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85748 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 261 business establishments, employing about 2,376 people with an annual payroll of $85,630,000. USPS data shows 8,453 residential mailboxes and 144 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,453Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:144Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,756Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,394Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,269Source: USPS
# of Businesses:261Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$20,576,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$85,630,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,376Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85748 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,049,947 people, about 1.79% of whom live in ZIP Code 85748. It covers 11.962 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:11.962 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:625.07 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


85749 | | 85747

Schools in ZIP Code 85748


ZIP Code 85748 is in the Tucson Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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.

Academy Of Tucson High School 10720 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85748
Soleng Tom Elementary School 11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
District: Tucson Unified District
Dunham Elementary School 9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
District: Tucson Unified District
Gridley Middle School 350 S Harrison Rd
Tucson, AZ 85748
District: Tucson Unified District
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 9415 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Augustine Catholic High School 8800 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
District: Private SchoolNearby
Casa Ninos School Of Montessori - East Campus 8655 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85748


Arizona Academy Of Beauty 5631 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Type: Post Secondary
Brookline College-Tucson 5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College Of Nursing-Tucson 5285 East Williams Circle, Suite 1000
Tucson, AZ 85711
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
Hds Truck Driving Institute 6251 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
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]
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