Tonto Basin
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona

Tonto Basin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gila County, Arizona, with 1,444 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,238 ft (682 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jakes Corner, 11.5 miles N.
- 1,444residents (2020 Census)
- 2,238 ftelevation · 682 m
- 32.1 sq miland area · 83.2 km²
- 45 / sq mipopulation density
- 85553ZIP code
About Tonto Basin
Tonto Basin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gila County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2010 United States census, up from 840 in 2000.
Within Tonto Basin is located in the unincorporated community of Punkin Center.
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Living in Tonto Basin
- Median household income
- $50,762
- Median home value
- $269,100
- Median age
- 61.9
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Tonto Basin had 1,444 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Density | 45 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tonto Basin at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,444 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.12 sq mi (83.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8432° N, 111.3016° W |
| ZIP code | 85553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0474610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tonto Basin
- Jakes Corner11.5 mi N
- Deer Creek15.8 mi N
- Roosevelt16.3 mi SE
- Rye17.8 mi N
- Gisela17.9 mi N
- Rio Verde23.0 mi W
- Roosevelt Estates23.2 mi SE
- Oxbow Estates23.4 mi N
- Round Valley23.8 mi N
- Rock House25.4 mi SE
- Payson27.7 mi N
- Young28.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tonto Basin
What county is Tonto Basin in?
Tonto Basin is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tonto Basin, AZ?
1,444 people lived in Tonto Basin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tonto Basin, AZ?
The ZIP code of Tonto Basin is 85553.
What is the elevation of Tonto Basin?
2,238 feet (682 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tonto Basin?
Jakes Corner (11.5 mi), Deer Creek (15.8 mi), Roosevelt (16.3 mi), Rye (17.8 mi), Gisela (17.9 mi).
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