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ZIP 85730

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 39,399·Pima County·129th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,540/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$425
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ZIP 85730 · $1,540
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,460/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
$18,480/yr
At $1,540/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85730 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,399
Median income
$62,090
Median age
37
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.6%
21.5%
13.9%
17.6%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.6%
35–5421.5%
55–6413.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
30.6%
White61.1%
Black7.1%
Hispanic30.6%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
27.7%
39.7%
22.6%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college39.7%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85730 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,295 → $62,090
up 12.3%
Population
38,674 → 39,399
up 1.9%
Renter share
32.2% → 31.2%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 22.6%
+2.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,295 in 2021 to $62,090 more recently. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 38,674 residents to roughly 39,399. College-educated residents now make up 22.6% of adults here, versus 20.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 85730

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85730 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,540/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,090/yr), ZIP 85730 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85730?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85730 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,540. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85730 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85730's median rent of $1,540/mo is $425 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85730 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85730 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #129 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,540/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85730?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,540/mo in ZIP 85730. The local median household income is $62,090/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85730?

Rent in ZIP 85730 has decreased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85730 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85730 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,540/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85730 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85730 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 85730 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85730 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85730 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85730 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,540/mo, it's $115 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85730 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85730 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,540/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 85730's median household income ($62,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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