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ZIP 85712

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 31,571·Pima County·182nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,122/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$843
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ZIP 85712 · $1,122
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,270/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,464/yr
At $1,122/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85712 (Tucson, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,571
Median income
$50,625
Median age
44.2
Renters
58.2%
Age distribution
13.1%
26%
23.9%
12.6%
24.3%
Under 1813.1%
18–3426%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.6%
65+24.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.2%
26.4%
White64.2%
Black5.3%
Hispanic26.4%
Asian3.1%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
19.2%
34.3%
37.2%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
41.8%
58.2%
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85712 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$799 → $1,122
up 40.4%
Income
$39,800 → $50,625
up 27.2%
Population
31,161 → 31,571
up 1.3%
Renter share
60.9% → 58.2%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 37.2%
+1.5 pts
Median age
42.1 → 44.2
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85712 in Tucson, AZ has climbed from $799 to $1,122, a 40.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $39,800 to $50,625 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 31,161 residents to roughly 31,571. Renters now make up 58.2% of households, compared with 60.9% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85712 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 85712 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,122/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($50,625/yr), ZIP 85712 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85712?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85712 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,122. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85712 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85712's median rent of $1,122/mo is $843 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85712 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85712 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #182 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,122/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85712?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,122/mo in ZIP 85712. The local median household income is $50,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85712?

Rent in ZIP 85712 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85712 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85712 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,122/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($50,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85712 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85712 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.2% of ZIP 85712 households are renters, while 41.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85712 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85712 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85712 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,122/mo, it's $303 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85712 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85712 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,122/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 85712's median household income ($50,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85712 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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