New River
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona
New River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 17,290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,014 ft (614 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anthem, 3.4 miles SW.
- 17,290residents (2020 Census)
- 2,014 ftelevation · 614 m
- 56.1 sq miland area · 145.3 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 85087main ZIP code (2 in total)
About New River
New River is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 17,290 as of the 2020 census, up from 14,952 at the 2010 census.
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Living in New River
- Median household income
- $134,289
- Median home value
- $640,600
- Median rent
- $1,948/mo
- Median age
- 50.7
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New River had 17,290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New River at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,290 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.09 sq mi (145.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8826° N, 112.0861° W |
| ZIP codes | 85087, 85086 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0449360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New River
- Anthem3.4 mi SW
- Cave Creek6.8 mi SE
- Carefree10.7 mi E
- Black Canyon City13.2 mi N
- Peoria15.7 mi W
- Scottsdale18.8 mi SE
- Sun City West21.3 mi SW
- Phoenix21.4 mi S
- Sun City21.6 mi SW
- Paradise Valley23.9 mi S
- Youngtown24.1 mi SW
- El Mirage24.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New River
What county is New River in?
New River is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of New River, AZ?
17,290 people lived in New River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New River, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85087. Other ZIP codes: 85086.
What is the elevation of New River?
2,014 feet (614 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New River?
Anthem (3.4 mi), Cave Creek (6.8 mi), Carefree (10.7 mi), Black Canyon City (13.2 mi), Peoria (15.7 mi).
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