| City: | Sacaton, Arizona |
| County: | Pinal County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:22 AM |
| Population: | 5,390 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 480 / 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.0784, -111.7387 |
| Land Area: | 70.738 sq mi |
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Sacaton sits at the heart of the Gila River Indian Community in Pinal County, Arizona. Of the 5,390 residents, 94% are Native American, making this one of Arizona's most significant tribal communities served by PO Box-only mail. The ZIP was introduced in June 2009 to provide dedicated postal service for the community.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative mail delivery across the 30 square miles. The Sacaton post office maintains 1,928 PO Boxes for 1,286 households. That's 1.5 boxes for every household, because the post office serves not just Sacaton but surrounding areas within the Gila River Indian Community. Residents must travel to the post office to collect mail, packages, prescriptions, and government documents.
With 4.19 people per household, families here are larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. Multi-generational households are common in Native American communities, where extended families often share homes. The median age is 28.7 years, younger than Arizona's median of 38, indicating a growing community with many children and young adults.
Homes here are affordable compared to the Phoenix metro area. Median home values stand at $106,600, and median gross rent is just $249 per month. About 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (945 of 1,286 households). Most housing dates to before 1939, with 1,215 pre-1939 units still standing. These older homes often lack the standard street addressing needed for carrier delivery, which is part of why PO Boxes remain the only mail option.
Employment patterns show strong government sector presence. Of working residents, 449 work in public administration, likely for the Gila River Indian Community government or federal agencies. Another 1,129 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. The community has 10 business establishments employing 1,317 workers, indicating a few larger employers rather than many small businesses. Median household income is $53,159, below Arizona's state median but typical for rural tribal communities.
Only 5% of adults over 25 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to Arizona's 31%. This reflects historical educational disparities affecting tribal communities. About 82% of residents were born in the United States.
Street names include Casa Blanca Road, W Pima Street, W Seed Farm Road, and S Grey Horse Street. The limited street infrastructure supports only minimal rural delivery (one rural route and one highway route), but 95% of mail records are for PO Boxes. Mail must be addressed to PO Box numbers, not street addresses, for reliable delivery.
Limited street infrastructure with only 4 streets recorded, supporting minimal rural delivery. 95% of mail records are for PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 85147 has 5,390 residents and 1,286 households (average 3.85 persons per household). The median age is 28.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (94.3%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,390Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,911Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 76.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,517Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,286Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $327,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,343 | 5,213 | 4,824 | 4,834 | 4,439 | 4,372 | 3,811 | 3,551 | 3,644 | 4,188 | 4,221 | 4,538 | 4,701 | 4,911 |
| Decennial Census | 4,543 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,390 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.7
Male Median Age: 27.8
Female Median Age: 29.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 195 | 283 | 255 | 237 | 226 | 235 | 225 | 183 | 142 | 106 | 136 | 115 | 117 | 66 | 72 | 27 | 19 | 9 |
| Female | 227 | 284 | 227 | 236 | 186 | 218 | 226 | 196 | 133 | 129 | 119 | 140 | 133 | 118 | 81 | 42 | 27 | 20 |
| Total | 422 | 567 | 482 | 473 | 412 | 453 | 451 | 379 | 275 | 235 | 255 | 255 | 250 | 184 | 153 | 69 | 46 | 29 |
| White: | 50 | 0.86% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 555 | 9.51% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian: | 5,081 | 87.11% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 140 | 2.40% |
| Total: | 5,833 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,648 | 49.13% | 27.8 years |
| Females: | 2,742 | 50.87% | 29.8 years |
| Total: | 5,390 | 100% | 28.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,804 | 97.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 91 | 1.85% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16 | 2.18% |
| Total Population: | 4,911 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,804 | 97.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 107 | 2.18% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,517, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,796 (75.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,554. Family households earn a median of $61,667 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,667). By gender, male median income is $39,286 and female is $35,807, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,479 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 39.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,721 | $28,702 | $27,163 | $22,000 | $24,896 | $17,091 | $11,813 | $12,467 | $17,963 | $26,136 | $28,401 | $36,411 | $53,159 | $48,517 |
| Median Family Income | $29,069 | $30,140 | $29,479 | $31,081 | $30,610 | $31,366 | $27,670 | $24,681 | $26,063 | $38,652 | $48,269 | $53,750 | $78,542 | $61,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,822 | $11,189 | $11,844 | $4,804 | $8,262 | $7,745 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $14,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $24,531 | $24,482 | $27,232 | $30,960 | $0 | $31,542 | $35,156 | $30,707 | $27,339 | $28,909 | $29,877 | $32,366 | $30,699 | $39,286 |
| Median Female Income | $25,625 | $25,208 | $29,500 | $33,365 | $0 | $32,898 | $30,438 | $35,833 | $31,528 | $37,955 | $35,000 | $38,077 | $34,375 | $35,807 |
| Employed: | 1,366 | 34.45% |
| Unemployed: | 180 | 4.54% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,419 | 61.01% |
| Total: | 3,965 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 117 | 8.57% |
| Service: | 488 | 35.72% |
| Sales and Office: | 429 | 31.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 101 | 7.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 231 | 16.91% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,366 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $327,800, which is closely matches the national median ($332,700), is up $274,800 (518.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $234,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $295 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $714. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.23% (2.29% with a mortgage, 97.71% free-and-clear) and renters 29.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.58%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,000 | $52,300 | $53,700 | $54,600 | $51,600 | $55,500 | $83,900 | $89,000 | $93,800 | $95,100 | $92,300 | $95,000 | $106,600 | $327,800 |
| Less than $500: | 128 | 40.63% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 27 | 8.57% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 160 | 50.79% |
| Total: | 315 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $295 | $281 | $281 | $291 | $573 | $0 | $0 | $670 | $714 | $310 | $333 | $382 | $249 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 1.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 726 | 68.62% |
| Renter Occupied: | 315 | 29.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,058 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,058 | 97.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 2.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,086 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,054 | 97.05% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 2.12% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 0.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,086 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 81.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 36.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 24.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 27.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.45%). College enrollment is 4.51%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 194 | 6.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 385 | 12.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,259 | 40.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,002 | 31.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 193 | 6.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 63 | 2.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 38 | 1.21% |
| Total: | 3,134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,555 | 81.53% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 101 | 3.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,066 | 24.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,748 | 39.46% |
| No Insurance: | 1,616 | 36.48% |
| Total: | 4,430 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,814 | 63.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 38.0% | 37.3% | 38.9% | 40.7% | 41.2% | 39.3% | 40.9% | 38.3% | 39.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | 23.2% | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 3.76% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 582 | 62.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 273 | 29.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 42 | 4.51% |
| Total: | 932 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 35 | 3.76% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 890 | 95.49% |
ZIP Code 85147 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 1,315 people with an annual payroll of $109,681,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,540Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,402,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $109,681,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,315Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85147 is located in Pinal County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 85147. It covers 70.738 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.045 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,192,887Source: Census |
| MSA: | Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 70.738 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.045 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | 2009-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0461720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sacaton CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85147 is in the Sacaton Elementary District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.