ZIP Code 85705: Population, Income, Housing

State: AZ

Total population: 54,700 Household income: $37,194 Rent: $973

Overview

Total population

54,700

Rent

$973

Year built

1977

Household income

$37,194

Per capita income

$25,446

Poverty rate

29.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arizona

County

Pima County

City

Tucson

Total population

54,700

Adults over 25

35,829

Total households

25,734

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$37,194

Per capita income

$25,446

Poverty rate

29.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$973

Year built

1977

Households that rent

55.1%

Households that own

44.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

51.6%

Black

3.7%

Asian

4.4%

Two or more races

21.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

44.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

55.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

23,381 (90.8%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

2,357 (9.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

41.6%

High school graduate or GED

26%

Some college or associate degree

11.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

20.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 85705 with: Pima County, AZ Tucson, AZ Tucson metro area, AZ Arizona United States

ZIP 85705

Total population54,700

Rent$973

Year built1977

Household income$37,194

Per capita income$25,446

Poverty rate29.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Pima County, AZ

Total population1,060,490

Rent$1,212

Year built1986

Household income$70,315

Per capita income$40,140

Poverty rate14.3%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Tucson, AZ

Total population547,073

Rent$1,145

Year built1979

Household income$57,073

Per capita income$32,537

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate3.5%

Tucson Metro Area, AZ

Total population1,060,490

Rent$1,212

Year built1986

Household income$70,315

Per capita income$40,140

Poverty rate14.3%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838

Rent$1,543

Year built1992

Household income$79,964

Per capita income$42,503

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP85705	CountyPima, AZ	CityTucson, AZ	Metro AreaTucson metro area, AZ	StateArizona	CountryUnited States
Total population	54,700	1,060,490	547,073	1,060,490	7,378,838	334,922,499
Rent	$973	$1,212	$1,145	$1,212	$1,543	$1,413
Year built	1977	1986	1979	1986	1992	1980
Household income	$37,194	$70,315	$57,073	$70,315	$79,964	$80,734
Per capita income	$25,446	$40,140	$32,537	$40,140	$42,503	$44,673
Poverty rate	29.2%	14.3%	18.9%	14.3%	12.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.5%	3.6%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 85705

Rent & Income

In 85705, the typical monthly rent is $973 and the typical household income is $37,194. Rent here is lower than in both Tucson and Arizona, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 29.2%, which is higher than in both Tucson and Arizona.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 55.1% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 85705 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 85705 — Poverty

How ZIP 85705 compares in Arizona (118 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$973	3 / 118	from lower rent	$727 – $2,785
Household income	$37,194	118 / 118	from higher income	$37,194 – $156,425
Poverty rate	29.2%	117 / 118	from lower poverty	3.2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arizona with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 85705

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 85705 ranks 3rd out of 118 ZIP Codes in Arizona. Statewide, values range from $727 in ZIP 85349 up to $2,785 in ZIP 85298.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 118th out of 118 ZIP Codes. Across Arizona, figures vary from $37,194 in ZIP 85705 up to $156,425 in ZIP 85298.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 85705 places 117th out of 118 ZIP Codes. Throughout Arizona, numbers span from 3.2% in ZIP 85298 up to 33.6% in ZIP 85719.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 85705 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $973 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 85705

Annual Household Income: $37,194

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 85705

Estimated Rate: 29.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 85705

In ZIP Code 85705, households that rent: 14,179 (55.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	14,179	55.1%
Owner-Occupied	11,555	44.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 85705

In ZIP Code 85705, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,658 (54%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,658	54%
Other renter households	6,521	46%
Total renter households	14,179	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 85705

Less than High School: 14,907 people (41.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,328 people (26%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,156 people (11.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,438 people (20.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 35,829

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.