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ZIP 85747

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 27,753·Pima County·46th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,021/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$56
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ZIP 85747 · $2,021
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,100/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
$24,252/yr
At $2,021/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85747 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,753
Median income
$110,816
Median age
37.1
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
28.1%
19.2%
31%
12.4%
Under 1828.1%
18–3419.2%
35–5431%
55–649.3%
65+12.4%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
27.8%
White69.6%
Black4.4%
Hispanic27.8%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
13.9%
36.9%
46%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85747 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,615 → $2,021
up 25.1%
Income
$98,682 → $110,816
up 12.3%
Population
26,083 → 27,753
up 6.4%
Renter share
20.1% → 20.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
44.3% → 46%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.2 → 37.1
+1.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85747 in Tucson, AZ has increased from $1,615 to $2,021, a 25.1% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,682 in 2021 to $110,816 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,083 residents to roughly 27,753. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85747 in Tucson, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85747 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $2,021/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($110,816/yr), ZIP 85747 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85747?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85747 (Tucson, AZ) is $2,021. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85747 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85747's median rent of $2,021/mo is $56 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85747 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85747 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #46 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,021/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85747?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,021/mo in ZIP 85747. The local median household income is $110,816/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85747?

Rent in ZIP 85747 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85747 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85747 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,021/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($110,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85747 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85747 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 85747 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85747 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85747 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85747 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $2,021/mo, it's $596 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85747 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85747 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,021/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85747's median household income ($110,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85747 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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