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ZIP 85701

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 5,498·Pima County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,399/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
-$552
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ZIP 85701 · $1,399
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,788/yr
At $1,399/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,498
Median income
$51,794
Median age
37
Renters
74.1%
Age distribution
36.3%
27%
16.8%
Under 1810.9%
18–3436.3%
35–5427%
55–649%
65+16.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.5%
35.8%
White58.5%
Black2.8%
Hispanic35.8%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
20.6%
62.6%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+62.6%
Housing tenure
25.9%
74.1%
Owner25.9%
Renter74.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85701 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,777 → $51,794
up 15.7%
Population
5,283 → 5,498
up 4.1%
Renter share
73.6% → 74.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
53.3% → 62.6%
+9.3 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85701 in Tucson, AZ now reports about $51,794, up from $44,777 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85701 in Tucson, AZ adding about 215 residents over the five-year window, up 4.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.3% to 62.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85701 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,399/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($51,794/yr), ZIP 85701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85701?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,399. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85701's median rent of $1,399/mo is $552 (28%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85701 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #152 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,399/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in ZIP 85701. The local median household income is $51,794/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85701?

Rent in ZIP 85701 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85701 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,399/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($51,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85701 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.1% of ZIP 85701 households are renters, while 25.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85701 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85701 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,399/mo, it's $11 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85701 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,399/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 85701's median household income ($51,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85701 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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