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ZIP 85743

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 31,300·Pima County·105th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,705/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$260
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85743 · $1,705
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$1,960/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
$20,460/yr
At $1,705/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85743 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,300
Median income
$90,093
Median age
47.2
Renters
13.7%
Age distribution
20.8%
16.3%
22.1%
15.2%
25.6%
Under 1820.8%
18–3416.3%
35–5422.1%
55–6415.2%
65+25.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.6%
23.5%
White70.6%
Black1.3%
Hispanic23.5%
Asian4.2%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
20.7%
35.1%
38.1%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
86.3%
13.7%
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,706 → $90,093
up 17.5%
Population
30,655 → 31,300
up 2.1%
Renter share
14.9% → 13.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 38.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
46.2 → 47.2
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85743 in Tucson, AZ now reports about $90,093, up from $76,706 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,655 to 31,300 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.9% to 38.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85743 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,705/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($90,093/yr), ZIP 85743 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85743?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85743 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,705. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85743 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85743's median rent of $1,705/mo is $260 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85743 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85743 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #105 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,705/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85743?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,705/mo in ZIP 85743. The local median household income is $90,093/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85743?

Rent in ZIP 85743 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85743 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85743 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,705/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($90,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85743 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85743 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.7% of ZIP 85743 households are renters, while 86.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85743 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85743 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85743 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,705/mo, it's $280 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85743 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85743 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,705/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85743's median household income ($90,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85743 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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