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ZIP 85748

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 20,103·Pima County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,936/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$29
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85748 · $1,936
More expensive than 57% 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
$23,232/yr
At $1,936/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85748 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,103
Median income
$95,750
Median age
42.8
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
17.6%
25.5%
24.1%
Under 1820.9%
18–3417.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6411.9%
65+24.1%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
16.8%
White75.5%
Black4.3%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
14.3%
32.8%
50%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85748 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,345 → $95,750
up 13.5%
Population
19,858 → 20,103
up 1.2%
Renter share
25.7% → 23.9%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
47% → 50%
+3.0 pts
Median age
39.9 → 42.8
+2.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $84,345 to $95,750 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85748 in Tucson, AZ adding about 245 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.7% to 23.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47% to 50% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85748 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,936/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 24% of local median household income ($95,750/yr), ZIP 85748 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85748?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85748 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,936. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85748 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85748's median rent of $1,936/mo is $29 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85748 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85748 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #62 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,936/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85748?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,936/mo in ZIP 85748. The local median household income is $95,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85748?

Rent in ZIP 85748 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85748 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85748 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,936/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($95,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85748 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85748 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 85748 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85748 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85748 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85748 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,936/mo, it's $511 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85748 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85748 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,936/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85748's median household income ($95,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85748 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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