ZIP code 85553
Where is ZIP code 85553?
Tonto Basin, Arizona
Gila County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 85553 belongs to Tonto Basin, Arizona in Gila County. 85553 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tonto Basin post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area codes 480 and 928. About 1,755 people live in the 85553 area, where the median household income is $50,762. The closest ZIP codes are 85190 (Tortilla Flat, 20.1 mi south), 85545 (Roosevelt, 22.8 mi southeast) and 85263 (Rio Verde, 23.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 85553 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tonto Basin |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 480, 928 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317, -111.2946 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 855 |
Population and income in 85553
| Population | 1,755 · lower than 74% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 78% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.8 years · higher than 90% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $50,762 · lower than 77% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,144 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $269,100 · lower than 59% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,313 |
| Households | 851 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.2% |
| Land area | 303.3 sq mi (plus 13.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85553. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85553
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85190 | Tortilla Flat, AZ | 20.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 85545 | Roosevelt, AZ | 22.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 85263 | Rio Verde, AZ | 23.2 mi W | Standard |
| 85554 | Young, AZ | 26.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 85541 | Payson, AZ | 26.8 mi N | Standard |
| 85264 | Fort Mcdowell, AZ | 26.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 85547 | Payson, AZ | 27.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 85262 | Scottsdale, AZ | 28.1 mi W | Standard |
| 85269 | Fountain Hills, AZ | 28.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85268 | Fountain Hills, AZ | 29.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 85117 | Apache Junction, AZ | 31.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85178 | Apache Junction, AZ | 31.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85553 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85553
PO BOX 123
TONTO BASIN AZ 85553
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85553-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85553?
- 85553 is a Tonto Basin, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85553 in?
- ZIP code 85553 is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85553 in?
- 85553 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85553?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85553 use area codes 480 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85553?
- About 1,755 people live in ZIP code 85553, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85553?
- The median household income in 85553 is $50,762 a year, lower than 77% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 85553 for a street address?
- No. 85553 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tonto Basin use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 85553?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85553 are 85190 (Tortilla Flat, 20.1 miles), 85545 (Roosevelt, 22.8 miles), 85263 (Rio Verde, 23.2 miles) and 85554 (Young, 26.6 miles).