85750 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85750, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85750 is a zip code in Pima County, Arizona, which covers Tucson, with a total population of 24,440 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85750 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85750.

The estimated population of people living in 85750 is 24,440, with a median age of 53.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85750 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,440
 -1.51% +0.96%
2020
24,814
+1.27%
-
2019
24,502
 -0.13% -
2018
24,535
+1.35%
-
2017
24,207
 - -

Population of 85750 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85750 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.8%
79.6%
 -2.26%
Black/African American
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Native
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Hispanic
11.5%
10.5%
 +9.52%
Asian
4.4%
5.8%
 -24.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.1%
 +57.14%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85750 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85750 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85750 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85750 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.8 -0.74% 51.9 -1.14% 55.1 -0.36%
2020 54.2 +1.88% 52.5 +0.57% 55.3 +2.98%
2019 53.2 +0.95% 52.2 +1.56% 53.7 +0.56%
2018 52.7 0% 51.4 -0.19% 53.4 +0.38%
2017 52.7 - 51.5 - 53.2 -

The median age of the 85750 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85750 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 866 +16.73% 832 +21.3% 1,003 991
10 to 19 1,201 +29.02% 1,334 -17.04% 1,584 1,112
20 to 29 1,167 -2.99% 1,031 -11.95% 1,103 897
30 to 39 930 -17.2% 854 +7.27% 778 912
40 to 49 1,366 -10.06% 1,540 -0.53% 1,217 1,490
50 to 59 1,666 -6.34% 2,021 -9.71% 1,562 1,808
60 to 69 1,976 +7.2% 2,440 +9.09% 2,116 2,654
70+ 2,414 -3.53% 2,569 +12.05% 2,328 2,885

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85750 zip code is $89,808.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85750.

  • Under 25
    $28,700.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,245.00
  • 45 to 64
    $131,979.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85750 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85750, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85750 is currently $139,528.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.34% of households in 85750 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85750 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85750 is $66,727.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85750 by the total population of 85750.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85750 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85750 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    32.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85750 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85750 zip over the age of 16 is 20,862.

Of those people, a total of 54.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85750 is 51.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85750 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,112 29.10% 21.00%
20 to 24 years 1,124 71.90% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 876 94.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 640 80.30% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 2,529 86.30% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 2,860 80.60% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,738 77.20% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 2,346 54.30% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 4,527 33.50% 7.90%
75 years and over 3,110 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85750. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,114 52.40% 3.50%
Black or African American 289 52.20% 14.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 209 53.60% 0.00%
Asian 985 67.20% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 314 71.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 933 72.10% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 2,100 68.00% 0.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,637 51.70% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85750 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85750 is 10,657, with median earnings of $63,514.00.

Women in 85750 are earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,657 $63,514.00
Male 5,520 $79,593.00
Female 5,137 $51,857.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85750 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,806 $100,592.00
Business and Financial 837 $67,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 487 $98,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 422 $86,944.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 219 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 289 $37,478.00
Legal 166 $111,330.00
Educational and Library 1,032 $50,139.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 270 $24,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,207 $103,438.00
Healthcare Support 333 $31,572.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $29,833.00
Law Enforcement 95 $56,982.00
Food Preparation and Serving 209 $6,477.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $39,750.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $39,219.00
Sales 1,295 $57,819.00
Office and Administrative Support 924 $39,565.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $62,957.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $64,836.00
Production 92 $27,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $21,277.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85750 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85750.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 897 $133,201.00 909 $69,393.00
Business and Financial 329 $62,292.00 508 $84,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 353 $101,116.00 134 $81,389.00
Architecture and Engineering 371 $89,650.00 51 $83,277.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 148 $250,001.00 71 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 126 $40,595.00 163 $28,854.00
Legal 125 $112,420.00 41 $66,563.00
Educational and Library 301 $93,822.00 731 $48,003.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 116 $23,962.00 154 $25,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 522 $189,628.00 685 $79,792.00
Healthcare Support 74 $36,848.00 259 $30,284.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $29,833.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $57,439.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $5,227.00 91 $25,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $37,750.00 80 $40,417.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $38,984.00 73 $50,288.00
Sales 810 $63,897.00 485 $53,029.00
Office and Administrative Support 312 $53,214.00 612 $34,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 84 $62,870.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $64,836.00 0 $0.00
Production 48 $24,674.00 44 $43,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $21,277.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,659 households in 85750, with an average household size of 2.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,721 families living in the 85750 zip code with an average family size of 2.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85750:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,955 229 537 4,938
Average Household Size 2.77 2.65 2.69 1.17
Total Families 5,955 229 537 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.45 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 6,721 families living in 85750, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85750:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,388 housing units in 85750.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,659 87.09%
Vacant 1,729 12.91%

20.91% of the total 13,388 housing units in 85750 are rental units. This is approximately 2,800 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,684 are occupied by the owner - or 64.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85750 is $1,108.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85750 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    175
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    1,147
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    887
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    523
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    158
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    61
  • $3,000 or more
    24

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85750 is $428,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85750 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    56
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    40
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    163
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    550
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,424
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,561
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,477
  • $1,000,000 or more
    413

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85750. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85750 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    64
  • 1960 to 1969
    423
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,575
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,788
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,852
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,301
  • 2010 to 2013
    385
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85750 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    438
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,359
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,633
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,229

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85750 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85750 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85750.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    122
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    569
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    725
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,381
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,132
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    899
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,813
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    642
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    361
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    464
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    43
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

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