ZIP code 85550
Where is ZIP code 85550?
San Carlos, Arizona
Gila County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 85550 belongs to San Carlos, Arizona in Gila County. 85550 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the San Carlos post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area code 928. About 5,696 people live in the 85550 area, where the median household income is $51,491. The closest ZIP codes are 85542 (Peridot, 2.4 mi south), 85502 (Globe, 19.4 mi west) and 85501 (Globe, 19.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 85550 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Carlos |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 33.3456, -110.455 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 855 |
Population and income in 85550
| Population | 5,696 · lower than 56% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 67% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.8 years · lower than 91% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $51,491 · lower than 76% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,151 |
| Below the poverty line | 37% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,800 · lower than 91% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $535 a month |
| Housing units | 1,535 |
| Households | 1,427 (3.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 428.38 sq mi (plus 0.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85550. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85550
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85542 | Peridot, AZ | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 85502 | Globe, AZ | 19.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 85501 | Globe, AZ | 19.7 mi W | Standard |
| 85532 | Claypool, AZ | 21.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 85539 | Miami, AZ | 24.2 mi W | Standard |
| 85530 | Bylas, AZ | 24.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85192 | Winkelman, AZ | 29.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 85135 | Hayden, AZ | 30.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85137 | Kearny, AZ | 33 mi SW | Standard |
| 85536 | Fort Thomas, AZ | 35.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85545 | Roosevelt, AZ | 36 mi NW | Standard |
| 85173 | Superior, AZ | 37.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85550 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85550
PO BOX 123
SAN CARLOS AZ 85550
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85550-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85550?
- 85550 is a San Carlos, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85550 in?
- ZIP code 85550 is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85550 in?
- 85550 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85550?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85550 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85550?
- About 5,696 people live in ZIP code 85550, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85550?
- The median household income in 85550 is $51,491 a year, lower than 76% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 85550 for a street address?
- No. 85550 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in San Carlos use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 85550?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85550 are 85542 (Peridot, 2.4 miles), 85502 (Globe, 19.4 miles), 85501 (Globe, 19.7 miles) and 85532 (Claypool, 21.3 miles).