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ZIP 85704

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 35,210·Pima County·147th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,431/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$534
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ZIP 85704 · $1,431
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,650/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
$17,172/yr
At $1,431/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+2.4% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85704 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,210
Median income
$81,696
Median age
47.3
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
14.2%
24.8%
18.1%
12.9%
30%
Under 1814.2%
18–3424.8%
35–5418.1%
55–6412.9%
65+30%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
17.6%
White77.3%
Black1%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian3.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
14.9%
28%
53.2%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85704 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,052 → $1,431
up 36.0%
Income
$68,976 → $81,696
up 18.4%
Population
34,597 → 35,210
up 1.8%
Renter share
43% → 42.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
48.3% → 53.2%
+4.9 pts
Median age
43.5 → 47.3
+3.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85704 in Tucson, AZ has climbed 36.0% since 2021, going from about $1,052 per month to roughly $1,431 today. Household income in the area moved from $68,976 to $81,696 across the same window, up 18.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.6 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 34,597 to 35,210 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.3% to 53.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85704 in Tucson, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85704 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,431/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($81,696/yr), ZIP 85704 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85704?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85704 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,431. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85704 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85704's median rent of $1,431/mo is $534 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85704 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85704 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #147 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,431/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85704?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,431/mo in ZIP 85704. The local median household income is $81,696/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85704?

Rent in ZIP 85704 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85704 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85704 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,431/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($81,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85704 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85704 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 85704 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85704 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85704 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85704 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,431/mo, it's $6 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85704 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85704 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,431/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85704's median household income ($81,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85704 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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