City

Tonto Basin, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gila County  ·  Arizona

👥1,629Population
💰$49,630Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂69.9Median Age
🏠$253,400Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 6.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
8%
45–64
24%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate431 (35%)
Some College172 (14%)
Associates318 (25.8%)
Bachelors72 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree239 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 14%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,630 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$253,400 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$436/mo
Total Housing Units1,316
Vacant Units414

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Tonto Basin, AZ

Tonto Basin is a city in Arizona, located in Gila County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,629 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.9 years.

Economically, Tonto Basin is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,630 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Tonto Basin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $436 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tonto Basin is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.18%).

Tonto Basin, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Tonto Basin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85553 1,629 $49,630 $253,400 $436 0.0% 25.2% 85.7%