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ZIP 85653

Part of Marana, AZ
Pop. 23,574·Pima County·27th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,204/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$239
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ZIP 85653 · $2,204
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,620/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
$26,448/yr
At $2,204/mo median
Location
CityMarana
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85653 (Marana, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,574
Median income
$86,154
Median age
34.7
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
27.5%
23.1%
26%
12.7%
Under 1827.5%
18–3423.1%
35–5426%
55–6410.6%
65+12.7%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
26.6%
White67.7%
Black4%
Hispanic26.6%
Asian1.2%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
26.7%
34.3%
33.6%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85653 in Marana, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,289 → $86,154
up 16.0%
Population
19,977 → 23,574
up 18.0%
Renter share
17.6% → 15.4%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 33.6%
+7.0 pts

Median household income rose from $74,289 to $86,154 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.0% shift. The population has grown by 18.0% since 2021, moving from about 19,977 residents to roughly 23,574. Renters now make up 15.4% of households, compared with 17.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 33.6% of adults here, versus 26.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85653 covers Marana, AZ. The median rent here is $2,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($86,154/yr), ZIP 85653 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85653?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85653 (Marana, AZ) is $2,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85653 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85653's median rent of $2,204/mo is $239 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85653 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85653 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #27 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85653?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,204/mo in ZIP 85653. The local median household income is $86,154/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85653?

Rent in ZIP 85653 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85653 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85653 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,204/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($86,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85653 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85653 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of ZIP 85653 households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85653 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85653 compare to the rest of Marana?

ZIP 85653 is more affordable than Marana overall. At $2,204/mo, it's $12 below the Marana citywide median of $2,216/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85653 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85653 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,204/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 85653's median household income ($86,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85653 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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