85653 ZIP Code — Marana, AZ

Pima County, Arizona

ZIP code 85653 is located in Marana, Arizona, within Pima County. It covers approximately 343.99 square miles and serves a population of 20,537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520.

About ZIP code 85653

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,851. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85653 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,537

population

343.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85145 Red Rock (15.9 mi) 85743 Tucson (18.3 mi) 85658 Marana (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,537
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	343.99 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	32.3798
Longitude	-111.4638
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,537

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$80,851

Median household income

$33,527

Per capita income

$248,600

Median home value

$954

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

6,217

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,027

Under 5

935

711

5–9

648

646

10–14

589

567

15–19

516

562

20–24

511

1,659

25–34

1,510

1,636

35–44

1,490

1,110

45–54

1,011

623

55–59

568

810

60–64

737

839

65–74

764

397

75–84

362

162

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,223	25.4%
18 and over	15,314	74.6%
65 and over	2,671	13.0%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Two or more races 8.3%

Other race 5.3%

Black or African American 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	16,064	70.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,112	9.3%
Two or more races	1,877	8.3%
Other race	1,197	5.3%
Black or African American	796	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	303	1.3%
Asian	300	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	45.3%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	30.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.8%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.1%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$80,851

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 32.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,600
Median rent / month	$954
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.0%
2010–2019	27.2%
2000–2009	35.4%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	12.8%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.2%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	2.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,800	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	808	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,121	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,363	19.2%
Households with children under 18	2,835	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,975	27.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	24.7%
Married	47.4%	51.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.7%
Widowed	4.5%	7.8%
Divorced	12.0%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	211	4.5%
Kindergarten	281	6.0%
Elementary school	2,081	44.6%
High school	791	17.0%
College / grad school	1,300	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 20.3%

Professional & management 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 2.5%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,719	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,575	90.4%
Spanish	535	2.9%
Other Indo-European	408	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	64	0.3%
Other languages	63	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,166	93.3%
Born in same state	18,822	91.6%
Born in different state	8,966	43.7%
Foreign born	344	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,371	6.7%
Not a US citizen	811	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,470	12%
Italian	2,360	11.5%
Arab	778	3.8%
Polish	311	1.5%
English	235	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	205	1%
Norwegian	171	0.8%
German	43	0.2%
Irish	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	98.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85653

What city is ZIP code 85653 in?

ZIP code 85653 is primarily assigned to Marana, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85653 in?

ZIP code 85653 falls within Pima County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85653 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 85653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85653 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85653 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 85653?

ZIP code 85653 has an estimated population of 20,537 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 85653?

The median household income in ZIP code 85653 is $80,851, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 85653 in?

ZIP code 85653 observes the MST timezone.