Tonto Basin, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85553
Gila County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,501
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,762
- Median income Below-median income area
- $269,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tonto Basin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85553 covers 790.0 square miles in Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,501 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85553 reports a modest median household income of $50,762 (30% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,144. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $269,100 (20% below the average Arizona ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85553.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tonto Basin, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85553.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85553, Tonto Basin, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,501
Population
790.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85553?
61.8
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,762
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,144
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85553 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Tonto Basin, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,762 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,313housing units
1,313
Total Housing Units
851
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 85553, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,954,000.
15
Businesses
51
Employees
$2.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 26.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 20.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85553, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,501 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85553 in?
ZIP code 85553 (Tonto Basin) is located in Gila County, Arizona. Gila County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gila-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85553?
ZIP code 85553 in Tonto Basin, AZ has a population of 1,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85553?
The median household income in ZIP 85553 is $50,762, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85553?
The median home value in ZIP 85553 is $269,100, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85553 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85553?
ZIP code 85553 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85553 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85553?
In ZIP code 85553, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85553?
In ZIP code 85553, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85553 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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