85553 ZIP Code, Tonto Basin, AZ
85553 is a ZIP code in Tonto Basin, Arizona in Gila County. It covers 303 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 85545, 85264 and 85554. 1,755 people live here in 851 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $50,762, well below the Arizona median of $79,964; the median age is 61.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tonto Basin, AZ
- County: Gila County
- Land area: 303 sq mi
- Population: 1,755
- Median household income: $50,762
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,755 |
| Households | 851 |
| Median household income | $50,762 |
| Income per person | $28,144 |
| Median age | 61.8 |
| Homeowners | 90.8% |
| Median home value | $269,100 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 53.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% |
| Broadband internet | 71.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 14.8% |
| $35–50K | 20.1% |
| $50–75K | 24.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.7% |
| $100–150K | 6.9% |
| $150–200K | 3.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 3.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 4.9% |
| 35–44 | 3.0% |
| 45–54 | 16.9% |
| 55–64 | 7.7% |
| 65–74 | 23.3% |
| 75+ | 26.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.9% |
| Owned outright | 43.9% |
| Rented | 5.9% |
| Vacant | 35.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.0% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 46.6% |
Businesses in 85553
15 business establishments with 51 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Construction: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 85553 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 85545 — Roosevelt Estates CDP, AZ (16.5 mi)
- 85264 (16.8 mi)
- 85554 — Young CDP, AZ (19 mi)
- 85263 — Rio Verde CDP, AZ (21.5 mi)
Areas that include 85553
- Tonto Basin, AZ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gila County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arizona ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Gila County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Gila County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Gila County
- No. 2 of 9: highest median age in Gila County
- No. 4 of 9: fastest population growth in Gila County
Mail every home in 85553
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 85553, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 85553 in?
- 85553 is a Tonto Basin, AZ mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Tonto Basin; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 85553 in?
- 85553 is in Gila County.
- What is the population of 85553?
- About 1,755 people (±395), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,491.
- What is the median household income in 85553?
- $50,762 (±$9,981), compared with $79,964 for Arizona as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 85553?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 85553 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 85553?
- The closest, measured center to center: 85545 (16.5 mi, Roosevelt Estates), 85264 (16.8 mi), 85554 (19 mi, Young) and 85263 (21.5 mi, Rio Verde).
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