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ZIP 85711

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 42,558·Pima County·177th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,183/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.9%
vs US Median
-$782
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ZIP 85711 · $1,183
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,260/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
$14,196/yr
At $1,183/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, +7.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85711 (Tucson, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,558
Median income
$56,121
Median age
38.6
Renters
50.9%
Age distribution
20.7%
25.7%
23.7%
12.6%
17.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.6%
65+17.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
38.5%
White50.8%
Black6.8%
Hispanic38.5%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
20.8%
36.6%
30.8%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
49.1%
50.9%
Owner49.1%
Renter50.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85711 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$983 → $1,183
up 20.3%
Income
$45,984 → $56,121
up 22.0%
Population
41,369 → 42,558
up 2.9%
Renter share
51.3% → 50.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 30.8%
+0.5 pts
Median age
36.1 → 38.6
+2.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85711 in Tucson, AZ has shifted from $983 to $1,183, up 20.3% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $45,984 to $56,121 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85711 in Tucson, AZ adding about 1,189 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85711 in Tucson, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85711 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,183/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($56,121/yr), ZIP 85711 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85711?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85711 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,183. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85711 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85711's median rent of $1,183/mo is $782 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85711 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85711 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #177 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,183/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85711?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,183/mo in ZIP 85711. The local median household income is $56,121/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85711?

Rent in ZIP 85711 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85711 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85711 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,183/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($56,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85711 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85711 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.9% of ZIP 85711 households are renters, while 49.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85711 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85711 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85711 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,183/mo, it's $242 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85711 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85711 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,183/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85711's median household income ($56,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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