ZIP Code 85178 in Apache Junction, AZ

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Apache Junction, Arizona
City Alias:Apache Jct
County:Pinal County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:05:02 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:480
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.4223, -111.5477
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85178 - Apache Junction, AZ

ZIP Code 85178, Apache Junction

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPinal County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points421 (107 businesses)
PO Boxes314
ZIP CreatedJun 2009
Enclosed InZIP Code 85120
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code serving Apache Junction, with no residential population recorded in the zone itself.
  • The post office maintains 314 PO Boxes, including 107 for businesses.
  • W Superstition Blvd is the only street name associated with this ZIP, with 170 ZIP+4 records for unit-based delivery.
  • The zone was introduced in June 2009 as a dedicated postal facility.
  • Most residents with PO Boxes here likely receive street delivery through neighboring ZIP 85120, which geographically encloses this zone.
  • The area covers minimal land (recorded as 0.00 square miles), reflecting its status as a post office facility rather than a residential zone.

About ZIP Code 85178

ZIP code 85178 serves a compact section of Apache Junction, Arizona, in Pinal County. This postal zone was introduced in June 2009 as a PO Box-only facility. The post office maintains 314 PO Boxes, serving both individuals and businesses in the area.

Despite having no street delivery within the ZIP itself, residents typically receive carrier service through neighboring ZIPs. The zone supports 107 businesses, which rely on the PO Box system for mail. One street, W Superstition Blvd, appears in the ZIP+4 directory with 170 delivery records pointing to unit-based addresses. The setup is common for areas where a dedicated PO Box ZIP serves customers who also have access to street addresses in adjacent zones.

Street Name Patterns

Geographic Reference

The single street name references the nearby Superstition Mountains, a prominent landmark in the Apache Junction area.

Nearby Areas

Meridian Hills Sahuaro Place Desert Village Sheffers Superstition View Moon Light Mesa

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85178 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $536,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:524Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$141,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$536,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85178 is located in Pinal County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85178. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:293.47 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:2009-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0402830Source: Census
Place Name:Apache Junction city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85190 | | 85173

Schools in ZIP Code 85178


We could not locate which school district 85178 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Arches Academy 1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Jct, AZ 85120
District: UnknownNearby
Four Peaks Elementary School 1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
District: Apache Junction Unified DistrictNearby
Apache Trail High School 945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
District: UnknownNearby
Avalon Elementary 1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
District: UnknownNearby
Imagine Prep Superstition 1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
District: UnknownNearby
Adobe Adventist Christian School 9910 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
District: Private SchoolNearby
Smart Schools 1400 S Clearview Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
District: Private SchoolNearby
Smart Schools 1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85178


Pima Medical Institute-East Valley 2160 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University-Polytechnic 7001 E Williams Field Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
Type: Post Secondary
Chandler-Gilbert Community College 2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225-2499
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Mesa 1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210-5005
Type: Post Secondary
American Intercontinental University 2200 E Germann Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
Type: Post Secondary
Mayo Clinic College Of Medicine And Science - Arizona 13400 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov