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Tanque Verde, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85748, 85749.
Population
15,866
Land area
32.3sq mi
People per sq mi
491
ZIP codes
2
Tanque Verde and its ZIP codes
Tanque Verde at a glance
- Tanque Verde is about 7.6 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $121,599 a year, 52% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $607,900 (54% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,347 a month.
Local data for Tanque Verde, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tanque Verde, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,599
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$607,900
Median rent
$1,347/mo
Homeownership
96.1%
Bachelor's or higher
58.8%
Median age
57.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,743), Irish Americans (1,920), Mexican Americans (1,427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Tanque Verde.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.73B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
PPP loans
$14.64M
379 loans, 2,154 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tanque Verde, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tanque Verde, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 41°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tanque Verde, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Tanque Verde
2 in or overlapping Tanque Verde. Population shown
Cities near Tanque Verde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willow CanyonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| TucsonCity | 8.9 mi | 242.2 |
| Catalina FoothillsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 41.8 |
| KleindaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Rincon ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 25.4 |
| SummerhavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| South TucsonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Flowing WellsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| VailCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 22.7 |
| Oro ValleyTown | 17 mi | 35.1 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 26.5 |
| CatalinaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.1 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Tucson MountainsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 26.3 |
| Campo BonitoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| Drexel HeightsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tanque Verde, AZ in?
- Tanque Verde is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Tanque Verde, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tanque Verde include 85748, 85749.
- What is the population of Tanque Verde, AZ?
- About 15,866 people live in Tanque Verde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tanque Verde?
- Nearby places include Willow Canyon (8.8 mi), Tucson (8.9 mi), Catalina Foothills (9.1 mi), Kleindale (10 mi), Rincon Valley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023