ZIP Code 85726 in Tucson, AZ

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Tucson, Arizona
County:Pima County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:20:24 AM
Population:11 [See All]
Area Codes:520 / 928
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.2192, -110.9471
Land Area:0.037 sq mi
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85726 Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Processing and Distribution Center

ZIP Code 85726, Tucson

University Unique ZIP
LocationPima County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population11
Households1
PO Boxes504 Regional Hub (50400%)
Median Age12.3 years (Young)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 85713
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is a point location for the Tucson Main Post Office and Processing and Distribution Center, not a residential area.
  • 504 PO Boxes serve businesses and organizations that want a Tucson Main Post Office address.
  • Only 11 people live within this ZIP, with 1 occupied housing unit on the facility grounds.
  • The facility includes 44 named departments such as Postal Inspectors, Express Mail, and the Philatelic Center.
  • Street delivery for the surrounding area is handled by ZIP 85713, which encloses this point location.

Not a Neighborhood, But a Postal Hub

ZIP code 85726 isn't a neighborhood. It's the address for Tucson's main postal hub: the Processing and Distribution Center on South Cherrybell Stravenue. This facility handles mail for the entire Tucson metropolitan area, sorting letters and packages bound for southern Arizona and beyond.

PO Boxes for Business

The 504 PO Boxes here serve businesses and organizations that want a downtown Tucson mailing address. With 284 business delivery points and only 1 residential unit, this ZIP exists for postal operations, not residents. The facility houses dozens of specialized departments including the Registry Room, Express Mail, Postal Inspectors, and the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

Population: Nearly Zero

Census data shows just 11 people living within this ZIP's boundaries, likely staff in on-site housing. The median age of 12.3 years is a statistical quirk from such a small sample. For practical purposes, 85726 functions as a commercial and governmental mail center rather than a residential area.

Mailing to 85726

If you're mailing to this ZIP, you're either sending to a PO Box at the main post office or to one of the USPS administrative offices. Street delivery in this area is handled by neighboring ZIP code 85713, which surrounds the facility.

Street Name Patterns

Single Facility Address

Only one street exists in this ZIP: the postal facility's address on South Cherrybell Stravenue.

Nearby Areas

Ward 5 South Park Pueblo Gardens Downtown Tucson Arroyo Chico
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85726 has 11 residents and 1 households (average 11.00 persons per household). The median age is 12.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 81.8% male and 18.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and Black or African American (36.4%, much higher than the state average of 4.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (4.7%) and national averages (12.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:297.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:11.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------11--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 12.3

Male Median Age: 10.8

Female Median Age: 12.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male122001000021000000
Female002000000000000000
Total124001000021000000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:426.67%
Hispanic:*746.67%
Asian:00%
American Indian:320.00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:16.67%
Total:15100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:981.82%10.8 years
Females:218.18%12.5 years
Total:11100%12.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85726 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 109 people with an annual payroll of $4,910,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:767Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,467,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,910,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:109Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85726 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 980,263 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85726. It covers 0.037 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:0.037 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:205.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0477000Source: Census
Place Name:Tucson city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85728 | | 85725

Schools in ZIP Code 85726


We could not locate which school district 85726 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.

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center 1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School 1333 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: UnknownNearby
Highland Free School 510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: UnknownNearby
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp 102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Pcjted - Tapp High School 102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: UnknownNearby
St Ambrose School 300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Private SchoolNearby
Second Street Childrens School 2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Private SchoolNearby
Saints Peter & Paul School 1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85726


University Of Arizona 1401 E University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Tucson 145 S 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Type: Post Secondary
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School 2850 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716-3823
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Tucson 3030 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Tucson 201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745-2974
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University - Tucson 340 North Commerce Park Loop
Tucson, AZ 85745-4284
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 March 1, 2026.

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    • 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]
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