| City: | Sasabe, Arizona |
| County: | Pima County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:52 AM |
| Population: | 51 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.6639, -111.4666 |
| Land Area: | 215.279 sq mi |
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The post office handles 28 PO Boxes for just 11 occupied homes. That's not a sign of inefficiency. It's evidence of cross-border service. People travel to Sasabe from communities across the international boundary to collect mail, conduct business, and access services unavailable elsewhere. The adoption rate of 2.5 boxes per household shows this ZIP doesn't just serve its tiny residential population.
This is a PO Box-only zone. There's no alternative. The ZIP spans 48.5 square miles of borderland terrain, and carrier delivery doesn't exist here. Street delivery records show up for S Sasabe Hwy and Dorelist, but these represent addressing conventions, not daily mail routes. Everyone gets their mail at the post office counter.
The demographic profile reflects border community characteristics. Of the 51 people living here, 22% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The population includes 11 families living in homes valued far below state averages. Median household income data wasn't available in the census estimates, suggesting the sample size was too small for reliable measurement. The nearest neighborhood center is Arivaca, located 10.8 miles northeast, but Sasabe functions as its own service point for the international boundary area.
The two street names in postal records reflect Sasabe's role as a border crossing point. S Sasabe Hwy is the main route connecting the port of entry to the broader Arizona highway system. The presence of only two street records underscores that this isn't a conventional town with residential subdivisions—it's a border facility with a post office serving a regional rather than local function.
ZIP Code 85633 has 51 residents and 11 households (average 3.09 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.0%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 51Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 48Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $21,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 66 | 37 | 39 | 55 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 45 | 41 | 34 | 42 | 47 | 32 | 48 |
| Decennial Census | 54 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 40
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 26 | 41.27% |
| Black: | 3 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 23.81% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 14.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 15.87% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25 | 49.02% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 26 | 50.98% | 40.0 years |
| Total: | 51 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 37 | 77.08% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 22.92% |
| Total Population: | 48 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 37 | 77.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 22.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $21,000, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,333 (10.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $76,000, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $76,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (52.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,333 | $22,000 | $24,500 | $24,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Median Family Income | $24,167 | $22,250 | $24,750 | $26,875 | $135,781 | $138,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,875 | $22,250 | $24,500 | $67,813 | $68,125 | $68,250 | $66,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $39,250 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,000 |
| Employed: | 25 | 52.08% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 47.92% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1 | 4.00% |
| Service: | 13 | 52.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 32.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 12.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 25 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $428,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $508 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $413. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,600 | $0 | $0 | $79,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 47.37% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 26.32% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 26.32% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $508 | $925 | $0 | $0 | $931 | $1,042 | $406 | $417 | $413 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 13.64% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 86.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 78.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 21.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 23 | 82.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 17.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 24.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 26.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 22.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 5.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 15.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 25.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 12.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 12.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 7.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29 | 72.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 20.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 12 | 24.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 54.00% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 22.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 39 | 78.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 85633 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 95Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85633 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 980,263 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 85633. It covers 215.279 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.1 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tucson, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 980,263Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tucson, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 215.279 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15688.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 85633 is in the San Fernando Elementary District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.