ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85719

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 51,833·Pima County·145th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,421/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$511

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85719 · $1,421

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 85719 usually run 1.1% below trend in November and 1% above it in June, about $30 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85719 is 0% below its high of $1,421 in August 2026, at $1,421 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85719 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85719 rose 42.6% while median household income rose 23.4% ($34,230 to $42,241). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85719 is 38.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($42,241) is $1,056 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($950); a 1-bedroom is $1,060.

Rank in Tucson

11th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85716, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,160/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85719. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,052/yr

At $1,421/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.0% 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

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

$1,121 → $1,421

up 26.8%

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 $1,121 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,421, reflecting a 26.8% 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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About renting in ZIP 85719

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85719 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,421/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($42,241/yr), ZIP 85719 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,421/mo in ZIP 85719. The local median household income is $42,241/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85719?

Rent in ZIP 85719 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,421 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85719?

Asking rents in ZIP 85719 are usually lowest in November, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $30 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85719?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85719 rose 42.6% while median household income rose 23.4%, from $34,230 to $42,241. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85719 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85719 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #145 of 183 at $1,421/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85719 changed +1.9%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.