Living in 85622 - Green Valley, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85622 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85622 is located in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $250K with a median household age of 70. The 85622 zip code covers the southern portion of the Green Valley area, including the Continental community.
The Complete Guide to 85622 - Green Valley, AZ
The 85622 zip code covers the southern portion of the Green Valley area, including the Continental community. This area has a slightly more rural feel than the core of Green Valley, with homes on larger lots and mountain views in every direction. San Ignacio de la Canoa land grant historic site is nearby. The Canoa Hills Golf Course adds recreation. The Santa Cruz River corridor and the surrounding grasslands create a beautiful high-desert landscape. Homes tend to be more affordable than the core Green Valley communities, with a mix of manufactured homes, patio homes, and single-family properties. Tubac is a short drive south for art galleries and dining. It is quiet retirement living in the stunning Santa Cruz Valley at prices that make the good life genuinely accessible.
The 85622 zip code falls within Green Valley in Pima County, covering a population of approximately 15,000 residents. The median age of 70 reflects the established and retirement-oriented nature of the community, where long-term residents and active adults set the neighborhood tone.
Housing in 85622 spans a median home price of $250K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,000 per month. The relatively affordable rent-to-income ratio makes this zip code particularly appealing for renters who want access to Green Valley's amenities without the premium pricing found in adjacent areas.
Real Estate Market in 85622
ZIP 85622 trades at $250K median and $132 per square foot - below Green Valley's $147 city average, which flags this as a value zone within the city where your dollar stretches further. At 24 days on market, properties here do not linger - if you see something you want, your window to act is measured in days, not weeks.
The rent-versus-buy math in 85622 is worth examining. At $1,000 monthly rent and a 4.8% annual rent-to-price ratio, the ownership cost runs higher than renting, which is typical for appreciating markets where buyers are paying for future equity growth rather than immediate cash flow savings. The median age of 70 in this zip reflects an established community where homes turn over less frequently, making listings in this zip more competitive when they do appear.
What Makes 85622 a Great Place to Live
- Canoa Hills Golf Course
- Scenic Santa Cruz Valley setting
- Near Tubac artist colony
- More affordable Green Valley living
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About This Guide
Venture REI tracks market conditions across every neighborhood and zip code in the Valley, including 85622. This guide reflects that ongoing analysis, updated regularly with current ARMLS data.
Frank Vazquez at Venture REI is available for straightforward conversations about 85622 real estate.