85742 ZIP Code
Tucson, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85742 |
| City/Town: | Tucson |
| County: | Pima |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,687 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,576 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,370 |
| Median Home Value: | $293,400 |
| Land Area: | 22.3 sq miles
57.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3863, -111.0553 |
Population Information (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,687 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,548 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,139 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,407 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,660 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,812 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,874 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,902 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,481 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,132 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,584 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,794 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,394 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,434 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,652 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 561 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $293,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,578 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,370 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,860 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 510 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,449 | 79.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,411 | 20.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,032 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 227 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 519 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,695 | 17.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,458 | 26.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,544 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,007 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,582 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,864 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,115 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,576 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,619 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,633 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 862 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,758 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,111 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,569 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 932 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,814 | 76.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 752 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 262 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 801 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,278 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,742 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,721 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,091 | 27.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,569 | 22.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 595 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 869 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85742 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 303 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 170 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 508 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 494 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 882 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,989 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,020 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,478 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,446 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,570 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85742 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,791 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,064 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 53 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 115 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,392 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85742 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 299 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 808 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,372 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 296 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,644 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 428 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 325 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,120 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,849 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,672 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,405 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 531 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 884 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,693 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,372 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,202 | 31.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,771 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85742 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,179 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,086 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,604 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 195 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 132 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 571 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85742 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,374 | 83.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 523 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 77 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 281 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 507 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 481 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 108 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85742 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 151 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,561 | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,259 | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,242 | 34.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,074 | 24.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 796 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 211 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 49 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85742 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 30 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 691 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,920 | 15.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,221 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,058 | 24.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 450 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85742 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,478 | 54.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 300 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,850 | 40.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 156 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85742 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 304 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,311 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,186 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,059 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85742 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 44 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 217 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 903 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,729 | 39.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,002 | 31.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,274 | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 176 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,686 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,578 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,860 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,500 | 54.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,998 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,751 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,905 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,479 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,907 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85742 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,050 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,873 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,908 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 252 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 927 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,047 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85742 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,913 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 314 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 357 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,716 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,583 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,943 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,452 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,217 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,464 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,868 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 407 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,884 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,577 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85742 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,139 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,285 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,822 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,424 | 33.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,055 | 24.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,608 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 497 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,079 | 418.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,079 | 418.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,079 | 418.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 253 | 50.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,134 | 228.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 20.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85742 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,280 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,788 | 84.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,492 | 15.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,623 | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 342 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 406 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 121 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85742 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,860 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,706 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
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