ZIP code 85553: Tonto Basin, AZ
85553 is a ZIP code in Tonto Basin, Arizona, mainly in Gila County, part of the Payson, AZ micro area. About 1,755 people live here.
- Population
- 1,755
- Median household income
- $50,762
- Typical home value
- $340,400+0.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 61.8
- Homeowners
- 90.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 85553 details
| City | Tonto Basin |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila County |
| Metro area | Payson, AZ |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 303.3 sq mi, plus 13.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 6 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 53.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 33.79384, -111.22348 |
ZIP codes near 85553
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85545 | Roosevelt, AZ | 16.5 mi | 604 |
| 85264 | Fort Mcdowell, AZ | 16.8 mi | 1,261 |
| 85554 | Young, AZ | 19.0 mi | 309 |
| 85190 | Tortilla Flat, AZ | 20.8 mi | — |
| 85263 | Rio Verde, AZ | 21.5 mi | 3,472 |
| 85215 | Mesa, AZ | 28.3 mi | 16,888 |
| 85541 | Payson, AZ | 30.5 mi | 23,382 |
| 85501 | Globe, AZ | 30.8 mi | 12,395 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 85553?
A typical home in ZIP code 85553 is worth about $340,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $50,762 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arizona average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 85553
What city is ZIP code 85553?
ZIP code 85553 is in Tonto Basin, AZ, in Gila County.
What county is ZIP code 85553 in?
85553 is mainly in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of ZIP code 85553?
About 1,755 people live in ZIP code 85553, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 85553 in?
85553 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It has no daylight saving time.