What to know about ZIP 85738
ZIP code 85738 covers ZIP 85738 with a population of about 3,060.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TUCSON (SIERRA VISTA) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 85738 covers ZIP 85738 with a population of about 3,060.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TUCSON (SIERRA VISTA) media market.
ZIP 85738 fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 85738 is about $109,625 — about 46% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 1.3%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 39.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Other services; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $315,800 — about 9% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 89.9% (about 24.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85738, a household would need roughly $87,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,029. That sits below the local median household income ($109,625), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.