ZIP Code 85742: Population, Income, Housing

State: AZ
Total population: 31,613 Household income: $98,844 Rent: $1,702

Overview

Total population
31,613
Rent
$1,702
Year built
1996
Household income
$98,844
Per capita income
$52,792
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
41.1%

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).

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
31,613
Adults over 25
22,417
Total households
12,709
Household size
2.5 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$98,844
Per capita income
$52,792
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
41.1%

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).

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,702
Year built
1996
Households that rent
19.4%
Households that own
80.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.1

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).

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.

Race

White
72.1%
Black
2.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
16.2%

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).

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
23.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
76.4%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
12,146 (78%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
3,434 (22%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
26.5%
High school graduate or GED
17.2%
Some college or associate degree
12.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.7%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 85742 with: Pima County, AZ Tucson metro area, AZ Arizona United States

ZIP 85742

Total population31,613
Rent$1,702
Year built1996
Household income$98,844
Per capita income$52,792
Poverty rate6.1%
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 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 ZIP85742 CountyPima, AZMetro AreaTucson metro area, AZStateArizonaCountryUnited States
Total population31,6131,060,4901,060,4907,378,838334,922,499
Rent$1,702$1,212$1,212$1,543$1,413
Year built19961986198619921980
Household income$98,844$70,315$70,315$79,964$80,734
Per capita income$52,792$40,140$40,140$42,503$44,673
Poverty rate6.1%14.3%14.3%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.6%3.6%4%

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Summary for 85742

Rent & Income

In 85742, the typical monthly rent is $1,702 and the typical household income is $98,844. Rent here is higher than Arizona, and household income is higher than Arizona. The estimated poverty rate is 6.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 19.4% of households. About 41.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 43.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 85742 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 85742 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 85742 compares in Arizona (118 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,702 62 / 118 from lower rent $727 – $2,785
Household income $98,844 33 / 118 from higher income $37,194 – $156,425
Poverty rate 6.1% 22 / 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 85742

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 85742 places 62nd out of 118 ZIP Codes in Arizona. Throughout Arizona, numbers span from $727 in ZIP 85349 up to $2,785 in ZIP 85298.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 33rd out of 118 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $37,194 in ZIP 85705 up to $156,425 in ZIP 85298.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 85742 comes 22nd out of 118 ZIP Codes. In Arizona as a whole, the range goes from 3.2% in ZIP 85298 up to 33.6% in ZIP 85719.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 85742 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,702 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 85742

Annual Household Income: $98,844

💡 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 85742

Estimated Rate: 6.1%

💡 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 85742

In ZIP Code 85742, households that rent: 2,466 (19.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,466 19.4%
Owner-Occupied 10,243 80.6%

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 85742

In ZIP Code 85742, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,014 (41.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,014 41.1%
Other renter households 1,452 58.9%
Total renter households 2,466 100%

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 85742

Less than High School: 5,936 people (26.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,864 people (17.2%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,814 people (12.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,803 people (43.7%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,417

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.