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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85742

Pima County · Tucson, AZ

Typical home value

$388,211[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.7%
vs metro
+13.9%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 85742 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85742 in AZ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 85742 is worth $388,211 — 13.9% above the Tucson, AZ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,744 a month — a 5.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,744[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,668[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pima County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
31,613[3]
Median household income
$98,844[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pima County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,600[5]
Moved in
22,680
Moved out
21,080

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
5
  • Mountain View High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Marana Unified District (4404)

    1,876 students

  • Ironwood Ridge High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

    1,562 students

  • Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)

    1,279 students

  • Richard B Wilson Jr School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

    788 students

  • Quail Run Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Marana Unified District (4404)

    570 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$20,932

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,963
Loan principal$310,569
Down payment$77,642
Total interest paid$396,114

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,510
Monthly rent$1,744

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
52nd percentile[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85742?
The typical home in 85742 is worth $388,211, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85742?
Home values in 85742 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85742?
A typical home in 85742 rents for about $1,744 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 85742?
The effective property tax rate in 85742 is 0.7% — roughly $2,668 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85742?
ZIP code 85742 has a population of 31,613 and a median household income of $98,844.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Marana, AZ

    Typical home
    $386,462
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Picture Rocks CDP, AZ

    Typical home
    $397,927
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Tucson, AZ

    Typical home
    $378,108
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Tucson, AZ

    Typical home
    $375,146
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Vail CDP, AZ

    Typical home
    $406,913
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Tucson, AZ

    Typical home
    $409,870
    Gross yield
    4.4%

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