ZIP Code 85728 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:No Population Data
Area Code:520
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.2217, -110.9259
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85728 Tucson, AZ - Catalina Foothills Post Office

ZIP Code 85728, Tucson

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPima County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points982 (398 businesses)
PO Boxes584
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 85718
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code assigned to a single post office building on E River Road in Tucson.
  • With zero population and zero housing units, 85728 is a facility ZIP, not a residential area.
  • The post office maintains 584 PO Boxes serving residents and businesses from surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Street delivery in this area uses ZIP 85718, which geographically contains the 85728 post office location.
  • The facility serves 398 business delivery points, indicating strong commercial demand for PO Box services.
  • Nearby neighborhoods include upscale Catalina Foothills Estates and St. Philip's Plaza.

A Post Office ZIP

ZIP code 85728 exists as a PO Box-only designation within Tucson, Arizona. It doesn't cover a geographic area. Instead, it's assigned to a single post office location on E River Road in the Catalina Foothills area. The post office maintains 584 PO Boxes that serve residents and businesses from the surrounding neighborhoods.

How This ZIP Works

This ZIP has zero residential population because nobody lives within its boundaries. It's a point location, not a territory. Street delivery in this area uses ZIP code 85718, which geographically contains the 85728 post office. Customers who want PO Box service at this location receive the 85728 ZIP code, while their neighbors getting home delivery use 85718.

Serving the Foothills Community

The post office serves an upscale part of Tucson. Nearby neighborhoods include Catalina Foothills Estates, Campus Farm, and St. Philip's Plaza. These affluent communities near the Catalina Mountains generate demand for PO Box services, whether for privacy, package security, or business mail. The facility handles 398 business delivery points alongside residential boxes.

Single-Location ZIP

All 86 ZIP+4 street records point to a single address on E River Road with various unit numbers. This confirms the post office building as the only physical location. It's a common setup for PO Box ZIPs in urban areas where they designate a specific facility rather than a delivery territory.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location

All records point to the post office address on E River Road with unit designations for individual boxes.

Nearby Areas

Ward 3 Catalina Foothills Estates Campus Farm Saint Philip's Plaza St Phillips Plaza

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85728 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,083,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:960Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$197,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,083,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:29Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85728 is located in Pima County, Arizona, within the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46060) and Arizona's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 980,263 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85728. It covers 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:625.07 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


85730 | | 85726

Schools in ZIP Code 85728


We could not locate which school district 85728 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.

Desert Sage High School 3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: UnknownNearby
Pcjted - Howenstine High School 555 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: UnknownNearby
Robison Elementary School 2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
Pcjted - Tapp High School 102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: UnknownNearby
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp 102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
District: Tucson Unified DistrictNearby
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
Faith Lutheran School 3925 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85728


Empire Beauty School-Tucson 3030 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Type: Post Secondary
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School 2850 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716-3823
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Arizona 1401 E University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Community College 4905c East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709-1275
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Tucson 145 S 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College Of Nursing-Tucson 5285 East Williams Circle, Suite 1000
Tucson, AZ 85711
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov