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ZIP 85741

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 33,679·Pima County·125th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,589/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$376
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ZIP 85741 · $1,589
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,730/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
$19,068/yr
At $1,589/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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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, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85741 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,679
Median income
$76,271
Median age
36.8
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
21.2%
26.6%
22.5%
18%
Under 1821.2%
18–3426.6%
35–5422.5%
55–6411.6%
65+18%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
31.3%
White60.1%
Black2.4%
Hispanic31.3%
Asian4.9%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
19.8%
39.8%
32.1%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college39.8%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85741 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,296 → $1,589
up 22.6%
Income
$63,660 → $76,271
up 19.8%
Population
34,020 → 33,679
down 1.0%
Renter share
39.9% → 36.5%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 32.1%
+4.0 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85741 in Tucson, AZ has increased by $293 per month, settling near $1,589 after starting the period at $1,296. Census figures show median household income at $76,271 today, compared with $63,660 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 34,020 to 33,679 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 36.5% of households rent today, against 39.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.1% to 32.1%. 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 85741 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,589/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,271/yr), ZIP 85741 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 85741?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85741 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,589. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85741 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85741's median rent of $1,589/mo is $376 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85741 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85741 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #125 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,589/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85741?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,589/mo in ZIP 85741. The local median household income is $76,271/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85741?

Rent in ZIP 85741 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85741 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85741 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,589/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85741 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85741 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 85741 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85741 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85741 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85741 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,589/mo, it's $164 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85741 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85741 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,589/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85741's median household income ($76,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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