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ZIP 85715

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 19,198·Pima County·115th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$323
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ZIP 85715 · $1,642
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,590/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
$19,704/yr
At $1,642/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85715 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,198
Median income
$85,069
Median age
48.1
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
13.2%
21.1%
24.6%
14.5%
26.5%
Under 1813.2%
18–3421.1%
35–5424.6%
55–6414.5%
65+26.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
20.2%
White74.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic20.2%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
12.6%
35%
46.7%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85715 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,681 → $85,069
up 12.4%
Population
18,609 → 19,198
up 3.2%
Renter share
33% → 28.2%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
46.2% → 46.7%
+0.5 pts
Median age
47.2 → 48.1
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $85,069 today, compared with $75,681 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,609 to 19,198 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 28.2% of households rent today, against 33% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85715 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,642/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($85,069/yr), ZIP 85715 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85715?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85715 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,642. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85715 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85715's median rent of $1,642/mo is $323 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85715 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85715 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #115 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,642/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85715?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in ZIP 85715. The local median household income is $85,069/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85715?

Rent in ZIP 85715 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85715 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85715 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,642/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($85,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85715 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85715 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 85715 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85715 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85715 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85715 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,642/mo, it's $217 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85715 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85715 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,642/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85715's median household income ($85,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85715 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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