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ZIP 85749

Part of Tucson, AZ
Pop. 18,843·Pima County·81st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,799/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$166
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ZIP 85749 · $1,799
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$1,720/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
$21,588/yr
At $1,799/mo median
Location
CityTucson
StateAZ
CountyPima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85749 (Tucson, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,843
Median income
$109,219
Median age
54.5
Renters
14.5%
Age distribution
18%
20.5%
18%
31.6%
Under 1818%
18–3411.9%
35–5420.5%
55–6418%
65+31.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.8%
12.1%
White77.8%
Black2.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian3.7%
Other4%
Education (25+)
16.2%
24.2%
56.1%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+56.1%
Housing tenure
85.5%
14.5%
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85749 in Tucson, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,715 → $109,219
up 9.5%
Population
18,217 → 18,843
up 3.4%
Renter share
15.4% → 14.5%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 56.1%
+1.0 pts

Median household income rose from $99,715 to $109,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% shift. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 18,217 residents to roughly 18,843.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85749 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,799/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($109,219/yr), ZIP 85749 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 85749?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85749 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,799. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85749 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85749's median rent of $1,799/mo is $166 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85749 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85749 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #81 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,799/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85749?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in ZIP 85749. The local median household income is $109,219/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85749?

Rent in ZIP 85749 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85749 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85749 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,799/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($109,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85749 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85749 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.5% of ZIP 85749 households are renters, while 85.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85749 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85749 compare to the rest of Tucson?

ZIP 85749 is pricier than Tucson as a whole. At $1,799/mo, it's $374 above the Tucson citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85749 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85749 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,799/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 85749's median household income ($109,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85749 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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