ZIP Code 85742 -- Tucson, AZ

Pima | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 22.04% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 80.60% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
31,613
Unknown
Median Income
$98,844
Home Value
$368,300
Median Rent
$1,702
Median Age
41.60
Diversity Index
60.30
High
Cost of Living
135.7
significantly above average
Unemployment
5.2%

About ZIP Code 85742

ZIP code 85742 in Tucson, Arizona is a unknown area with a population of 31,613. The median household income is $98,844, which is This is 32% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $368,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.7x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 135.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.60 years. Approximately 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pima, AZ.

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Population & Age

Total Population
31,613
Median Age
41.60
Male Population
15,399
48.7%
Female Population
16,214
51.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
60.30 High
White
72.1%
Black or African American
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
23.6%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
16.2%
Other Race
4.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$98,844
Mean Household Income
$129,706
Per Capita Income
$52,792
Below Poverty Line
6.1%

This is 32% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$368,300
Median Rent
$1,702
Total Housing Units
13,003
Occupied Units
12,709
Vacant Units
294
2.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1996
Owner Occupied
80.6%
Renter Occupied
19.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.7x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.6% Renter 19.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 18.7%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
16,530
Employment Rate
94.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.4%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
22.0%

Cost of Living Index

135.7
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 85742 is 35.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Tucson

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
85710 56,125 $57,175 $271,900
85705 54,700 $37,194 $122,700
85706 54,236 $50,248 $193,200
85719 51,833 $42,241 $304,300
85713 46,439 $53,152 $193,300
85746 42,835 $68,903 $241,300

Other ZIP Codes in Pima

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
85710 Tucson 56,125 $57,175
85705 Tucson 54,700 $37,194
85706 Tucson 54,236 $50,248
85719 Tucson 51,833 $42,241
85713 Tucson 46,439 $53,152
85746 Tucson 42,835 $68,903

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 85742

ZIP code 85742 (Tucson, AZ) has a total population of 31,613 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 85742 is $98,844 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 32% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 85742 is primarily located in Tucson, Arizona (AZ). It falls within Pima County.

The median home value in ZIP code 85742 is $368,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,702.

The median age in ZIP code 85742 is 41.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 85742 has a cost of living index of 135.65 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 85742, 43.73% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.69% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 85742 is 5.23%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 22.04% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.