ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85749

Part of Tucson, AZ

Pop. 18,843·Pima County·98th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,697/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

-$235

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 85749 · $1,697

More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85749 changed +1.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,219) is $2,730 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,390); a 4-bedroom is $2,750.

Rank in Tucson

20th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85710, 7 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,110/mo), about $7,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85749. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,364/yr

At $1,697/mo median

Location

CityTucson

StateAZ

CountyPima County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -0.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85749 covers Tucson, AZ. The median rent here is $1,697/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($109,219/yr), ZIP 85749 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,697/mo in ZIP 85749. The local median household income is $109,219/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85749?

Rent in ZIP 85749 has risen 1.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 85749 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85749 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #98 of 183 at $1,697/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85749 changed +1.4%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.