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ZIP 85719

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 51,833·Pima County·166th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,299/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$666
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ZIP 85719 · $1,299
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,380/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 Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85719 (Tucson, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,833
Median income
$42,241
Median age
23
Renters
72.1%
Age distribution
63%
13.4%
Under 188.6%
18–3463%
35–5413.4%
55–645.4%
65+9.7%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.2%
24.9%
White66.2%
Black3.9%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian6.8%
Education (25+)
17.5%
29.5%
46.7%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
27.9%
72.1%
Owner27.9%
Renter72.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85719 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,059 → $1,299
up 22.7%
Income
$35,985 → $42,241
up 17.4%
Population
47,922 → 51,833
up 8.2%
Renter share
71.5% → 72.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 46.7%
-1.5 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85719 in Tucson, AZ stood at $1,059 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,299, reflecting a 22.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $42,241 today, compared with $35,985 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 47,922 residents to roughly 51,833. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85719 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,299/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($42,241/yr), ZIP 85719 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85719?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85719 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,299. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85719 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85719's median rent of $1,299/mo is $666 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85719 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85719 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 85719?

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 85719. The local median household income is $42,241/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85719?

Rent in ZIP 85719 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85719 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85719 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,299/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($42,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85719 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85719 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.1% of ZIP 85719 households are renters, while 27.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85719 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85719 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85719 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 85719 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85719 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,299/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 85719's median household income ($42,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85719 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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