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ZIP 85742

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 31,613·Pima County·84th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$188
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ZIP 85742 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$1,980/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
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85742 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,613
Median income
$98,844
Median age
41.6
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
21.4%
20.4%
24.9%
13.4%
20%
Under 1821.4%
18–3420.4%
35–5424.9%
55–6413.4%
65+20%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.1%
23.6%
White72.1%
Black2.6%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
17.2%
36.2%
43.7%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college36.2%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85742 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,057 → $98,844
up 19.0%
Population
28,938 → 31,613
up 9.2%
Renter share
23.3% → 19.4%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 43.7%
+4.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $83,057 to $98,844 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,938 to 31,613 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.2% change. About 19.4% of households rent today, against 23.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.2% to 43.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85742 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($98,844/yr), ZIP 85742 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85742?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85742 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85742 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85742's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85742 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85742 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #84 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85742?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 85742. The local median household income is $98,844/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85742?

Rent in ZIP 85742 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85742 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85742 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($98,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85742 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85742 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of ZIP 85742 households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85742 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85742 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85742 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,777/mo, it's $352 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85742 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85742 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85742's median household income ($98,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85742 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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