ZIP Code 85706 Demographics & Data

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Arizona

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 85706

ZIP Code 85706 is associated with the U.S. city Tucson in Arizona (Pima County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 55,755. About 63.3% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $15,232. The median household income is at $37,032, while an estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 85706

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85706 is 55,755.

Tucson, AZ

The 85706 ZIP Code is associated with Tucson, AZ in Pima County.

Area Codes associated with 85706

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85706 include 520.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85706

Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 5:20 pm
Sunrise in 85706 7:17 am
Sunrise in 85706 5:20 pm

Weather forecast for 85706

This Afternoon's forecast for 85706: Sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 85706

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 85706 Good

Internet in 85706

About 85.9% of households in ZIP Code 85706 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 91.1% have a computer.

Gender in 85706

In ZIP Code 85706, the gender split is approximately 51.7% female and an estimated 48.3% male.

Health Insurance in 85706

Approximately 30.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85706 (Tucson, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85706

The median household income in ZIP Code 85706 is $37,032, while the region's mean household income is $46,446. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,232. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85706 of $15,232 is approximately 50.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 25.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately167.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 85706 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.9% of 85706 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85706

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85706

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85706, 90.5% is one race, while 9.5% are two or more races. Approximately 84.0% of 85706 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85706 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.6%), followed by Some other race (17.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85706

Industry Percent
White 70.6%
Black or African American 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 17.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85706

Residents of ZIP Code 85706 are younger than average. The median age of 29.1 years in ZIP Code 85706 is approximately 23.62% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 85706 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 85706 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85706

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.2%
5 to 9 years 8.4%
10 to 14 years 8.5%
15 to 19 years 8.8%
20 to 24 years 9.8%
25 to 34 years 12.9%
35 to 44 years 13.7%
45 to 54 years 9.9%
55 to 59 years 5.2%
60 to 64 years 4.7%
65 to 74 years 6.1%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85706

In ZIP Code 85706, 63.3% of the population graduated high school, while 5.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.6% in this Pima County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85706

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 21.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.6%
Some college, no degree 21.8%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate or professional degree 1.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85706 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85706

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85706 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85706 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 69.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85706 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 85706

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 69.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85706

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85706

In 85706, 63.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85706 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 85706 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85706

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 13.5%
Manufacturing 5.3%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.8%
Public administration 4.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85706

In ZIP Code 85706, 32.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 64.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pima County region.

Language Spoken in 85706

Language Spoken Percent
English only 32.8%
Spanish 64.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85706

The median home value in ZIP Code 85706 in January 2025 comes in at $258,950. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $261,931 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $256,280 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85706, an estimated 31.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Pima County region.

Home Values in 85706

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $258,950
Dec 2024 $259,740
Nov 2024 $260,315
Oct 2024 $261,144
Sep 2024 $261,744
Aug 2024 $261,931
Jul 2024 $261,850
Jun 2024 $261,365
May 2024 $260,353
Apr 2024 $258,817
Mar 2024 $257,218
Feb 2024 $256,280

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85706

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 31.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85706 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85706 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes electricity rates in 85706 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85706

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85706 10.15¢/kWh 11.26¢/kWh 7.22¢/kWh
Arizona 15.27¢/kWh 12.59¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 85706

Month ZIP Code 85706 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.08 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.55 3 6.31
Mar 7.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.37 5.13 7.3
May 7.12 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.77 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.92 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.3 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.84 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.97 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.46 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.7 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85706. This visualizes solar power levels in 85706 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.