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ZIP 85641

Part of Vail, AZ
Pop. 34,752·Pima County·41st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
+$131
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ZIP 85641 · $2,096
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,100/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
$25,152/yr
At $2,096/mo median
Location
CityVail
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 (+8.3% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85641 (Vail, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,752
Median income
$131,164
Median age
39.6
Renters
5.9%
Age distribution
25.2%
17.9%
30.8%
15.2%
Under 1825.2%
18–3417.9%
35–5430.8%
55–6410.9%
65+15.2%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
23.3%
White66.9%
Black4.1%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian2.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.3%
38.2%
43.3%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
94.1%
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85641 in Vail, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,841 → $131,164
up 23.9%
Population
30,080 → 34,752
up 15.5%
Renter share
6.8% → 5.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
45.2% → 43.3%
-1.9 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.6
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,841 in 2021 to $131,164 more recently. The population has grown by 15.5% since 2021, moving from about 30,080 residents to roughly 34,752.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85641 covers Vail, AZ. The median rent here is $2,096/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($131,164/yr), ZIP 85641 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85641?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85641 (Vail, AZ) is $2,096. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85641 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85641's median rent of $2,096/mo is $131 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85641 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85641 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #41 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,096/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85641?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,096/mo in ZIP 85641. The local median household income is $131,164/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85641?

Rent in ZIP 85641 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85641 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85641 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,096/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($131,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85641 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85641 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 5.9% of ZIP 85641 households are renters, while 94.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85641 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85641 compare to the rest of Vail?

ZIP 85641 is pricier than Vail as a whole. At $2,096/mo, it's $14 above the Vail citywide median of $2,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85641 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85641 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,096/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 85641's median household income ($131,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85641 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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