85173 ZIP Code — Superior, AZ

Pinal County, Arizona

ZIP code 85173 is located in Superior, Arizona, within Pinal County. It covers approximately 47.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 520/928.

About ZIP code 85173

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $39,600. 50% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

2,639

population

47.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85173 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85173

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85173. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Superior	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85539 Miami (13.5 mi) 85137 Kearny (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,639
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	47.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.2942
Longitude	-111.0955
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	520/928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,639

Population

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$39,600

Median household income

$27,509

Per capita income

$123,600

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,146

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

118

167

35–44

171

162

45–54

167

55–59

127

60–64

130

300

65–74

307

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	10.6%
18 and over	2,358	89.4%
65 and over	928	35.2%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.4%

Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

Two or more races 16.3%

Other race 9.1%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,608	46.4%
Hispanic or Latino	824	23.8%
Two or more races	563	16.3%
Other race	315	9.1%
Asian	98	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	1.2%
Black or African American	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	42.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	34.4%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	20.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 15.8%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$39,600

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,600
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	23.2%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.4%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	455	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	48	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	342	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	479	36.2%
Households with children under 18	203	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	657	49.6%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	22.7%
Married	42.9%	38.0%
Separated	1.4%	2.6%
Widowed	3.5%	18.1%
Divorced	16.3%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.8%
Kindergarten	7	2.5%
Elementary school	129	46.6%
High school	92	33.2%
College / grad school	44	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Public administration 19.3%

Construction 14.7%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.4%
Government	35.6%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,582	97.8%
Spanish	264	10.2%
Other Indo-European	239	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,385	90.4%
Born in same state	2,380	90.2%
Born in different state	1,543	58.5%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	254	9.6%
Not a US citizen	167	65.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	192	7.3%
French	94	3.6%
Italian	87	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	66	2.5%
Polish	21	0.8%
German	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85173

What city is ZIP code 85173 in?

ZIP code 85173 is primarily assigned to Superior, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85173 in?

ZIP code 85173 falls within Pinal County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85173 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 85173 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85173 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 85173 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85173?

17% of residents in ZIP code 85173 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85173?

The median home value in ZIP code 85173 is $123,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 85173 in?

ZIP code 85173 observes the MST timezone.