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Population and households in ZIP 85706
Household size in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.44 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.42 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 85706 is a place of big households: 3.03 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.44 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.8 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.1, ZIP 85706 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 85706 (25.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 85706
Renters in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.0% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in ZIP 85706 rent their homes (44.0%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 42.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 85706 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 85706 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $690 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $820 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $877 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85706 pays $1,054 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $364 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 85706
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 85706: 11.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.4% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.8% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.2% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 85706 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 85706
| Period | ZIP 85706 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85706 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 85706 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85706 | 3.03 | 31.1 | 25.1% | 44.0% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,054 | 11.8% | 72.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 85714 | 2.78 | 36.0 | 19.0% | 41.4% | 11.1% | 1968 | $1,001 | 9.6% | 71.2% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 85723 | 3.22 | 27.1 | 24.5% | 50.7% | 17.6% | 1960 | $996 | 11.6% | 75.4% | 13.5% |
| ZIP 85713 | 2.69 | 37.2 | 17.9% | 36.6% | 8.9% | 1975 | $1,233 | 19.8% | 80.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 85726 | 2.98 | 34.6 | 42.2% | 33.0% | 10.6% | 1956 | $1,264 | 13.6% | 94.6% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 85756 | 3.06 | 37.0 | 20.0% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 1998 | $1,467 | 18.4% | 82.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 85746 | 2.90 | 37.5 | 21.3% | 24.3% | 6.7% | 1991 | $1,310 | 20.0% | 83.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 85701 | 1.69 | 35.7 | 6.7% | 76.3% | 11.7% | 1965 | $1,193 | 57.3% | 94.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 85707 | 3.08 | 23.4 | 8.9% | 92.4% | 4.2% | 1999 | $1,646 | 29.4% | 98.5% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 85708 | 3.09 | 23.5 | 7.8% | 99.4% | 4.1% | 2001 | $1,696 | 29.4% | 97.8% | 17.9% |
| ZIP 85721 | 2.22 | 19.2 | 3.8% | 100.0% | 10.2% | 1962 | $1,270 | 50.6% | 88.3% | 14.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 85706. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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