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ZIP 85716

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 32,976·Pima County·166th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,299/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$666
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ZIP 85716 · $1,299
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,350/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
$15,588/yr
At $1,299/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85716 (Tucson, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,976
Median income
$49,061
Median age
37.5
Renters
61.6%
Age distribution
16.7%
30.7%
23.7%
17.4%
Under 1816.7%
18–3430.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.5%
65+17.4%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.7%
26.4%
White64.7%
Black6.9%
Hispanic26.4%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
18%
32.3%
42.4%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma18%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+42.4%
Housing tenure
38.4%
61.6%
Owner38.4%
Renter61.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85716 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$916 → $1,299
up 41.8%
Income
$43,907 → $49,061
up 11.7%
Population
31,317 → 32,976
up 5.3%
Renter share
59.6% → 61.6%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.3% → 42.4%
+1.1 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.5
-0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85716 in Tucson, AZ has increased by $383 per month, settling near $1,299 after starting the period at $916. Household income in the area moved from $43,907 to $49,061 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 30.1 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 31,317 to 32,976 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 61.6% of households rent today, against 59.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85716 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 85716 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,299/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($49,061/yr), ZIP 85716 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85716?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85716 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,299. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85716 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85716's median rent of $1,299/mo is $666 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85716 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85716 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #166 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,299/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85716?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,299/mo in ZIP 85716. The local median household income is $49,061/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85716?

Rent in ZIP 85716 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85716 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85716 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,299/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($49,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85716 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85716 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.6% of ZIP 85716 households are renters, while 38.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85716 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85716 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85716 is more affordable than Tucson overall. At $1,299/mo, it's $126 below the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85716 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85716 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,299/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 85716's median household income ($49,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85716 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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