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Population and households in ZIP 85749
Household size in ZIP 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 85749 run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Tucson area. Household size has dropped from 2.56 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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.6 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.8, ZIP 85749 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in ZIP 85749, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 85749 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85749
Renters in ZIP 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 85749 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 15.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 85749: 11.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 85749 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Tucson area. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,160 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,464 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,627 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,846 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$687 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 85749 pays $1,846 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $687 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 85749
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 85749 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher 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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 85749: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 85749 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arizona ZIP codes.
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 85749
| Period | ZIP 85749 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 85749 is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 85749 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 85749 | 2.43 | 52.8 | 5.3% | 15.0% | 11.6% | 1987 | $1,846 | 57.6% | 97.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 85715 | 2.09 | 49.4 | 10.6% | 33.5% | 8.5% | 1983 | $1,544 | 47.5% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 85748 | 2.49 | 45.6 | 8.3% | 21.6% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,859 | 49.0% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 85750 | 2.06 | 55.8 | 3.0% | 25.2% | 11.5% | 1986 | $1,990 | 69.6% | 99.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 85710 | 2.15 | 43.2 | 9.7% | 44.3% | 8.0% | 1975 | $1,361 | 29.2% | 93.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 85730 | 2.55 | 38.3 | 14.1% | 30.1% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,466 | 22.6% | 89.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 85712 | 1.81 | 44.3 | 9.6% | 57.3% | 10.6% | 1974 | $1,105 | 37.1% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85711 | 2.33 | 38.9 | 16.4% | 51.8% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,168 | 30.2% | 87.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 85708 | 3.09 | 23.5 | 7.8% | 99.4% | 4.1% | 2001 | $1,696 | 29.4% | 97.8% | 17.9% |
| ZIP 85707 | 3.08 | 23.4 | 8.9% | 92.4% | 4.2% | 1999 | $1,646 | 29.4% | 98.5% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 85718 | 2.20 | 53.2 | 5.4% | 28.8% | 12.0% | 1983 | $1,614 | 73.5% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
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 85749. 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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