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ZIP 85629

Pop. 31,668·Pima County·64th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,929/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$36
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ZIP 85629 · $1,929
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$2,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,148/yr
At $1,929/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85629 (Sahuarita, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,668
Median income
$109,253
Median age
34.5
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
31.6%
19.2%
27.1%
12.4%
Under 1831.6%
18–3419.2%
35–5427.1%
55–649.7%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
41%
White60.3%
Black3.1%
Hispanic41%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
22.1%
34.7%
37.1%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85629 in Sahuarita, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,622 → $1,929
up 18.9%
Income
$95,227 → $109,253
up 14.7%
Population
29,319 → 31,668
up 8.0%
Renter share
16% → 16.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37% → 37.1%
+0.1 pts
Median age
32.8 → 34.5
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85629 in Sahuarita, AZ has increased 18.9% since 2021, going from about $1,622 per month to roughly $1,929 today. Census figures show median household income at $109,253 today, compared with $95,227 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,319 to 31,668 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85629 covers Sahuarita, AZ. The median rent here is $1,929/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($109,253/yr), ZIP 85629 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85629?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85629 (Sahuarita, AZ) is $1,929. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85629 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85629's median rent of $1,929/mo is $36 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85629 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85629 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #64 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,929/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85629?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,929/mo in ZIP 85629. The local median household income is $109,253/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85629?

Rent in ZIP 85629 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85629 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85629 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,929/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($109,253/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85629 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85629 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 85629 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85629 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85629 compare to the rest of Sahuarita?

ZIP 85629 is pricier than Sahuarita as a whole. At $1,929/mo, it's $35 above the Sahuarita citywide median of $1,894/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85629 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85629 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,929/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85629's median household income ($109,253/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85629 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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