Oracle
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Oracle is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pinal County, Arizona, with 3,051 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,524 ft (1,379 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Campo Bonito, 5.8 miles SE.
- 3,051residents (2020 Census)
- 4,524 ftelevation · 1,379 m
- 15.9 sq miland area · 41.1 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 85623ZIP code
About Oracle
Oracle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,686 at the 2010 Census, falling to 3,051 at the 2020 Census.
Oracle State Park is adjacent. The Arizona Trail passes through the Park and community.
Oracle is the gateway to the road up the north face of Mount Lemmon, which starts off of American Avenue and currently offers a secondary route to the top. Prior to the construction of the Catalina Highway on the opposite side of the Santa Catalina range, the Oracle Control Road was the only road access to the mountain community of Summerhaven. The term "control road" derives from the fact that the direction of traffic was restricted to one-way only, either up or down at alternate times of day, to prevent motorists from having to pass one another on the narrow, steep road. This route is now popular mainly with off-road 4x4 drivers and with off-road or dual-purpose motorcyclists, and should not be attempted by regular passenger cars or street motorcycles. This road ends at the Catalina Highway near Loma Linda.
The community is the location of the Biosphere 2 experiment. Oracle was also the postal address for environmentalist author Edward Abbey, who never lived in the town but visited often. Buffalo Bill Cody owned the High Jinks Gold Mine in Oracle briefly and, in 1911, appeared as "Santa" for a group of local children. Oracle is becoming a bedroom community for Tucson, but large-scale development is opposed by many residents.
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Living in Oracle
- Median household income
- $63,774
- Median home value
- $239,900
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 62.4
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Oracle had 3,051 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,051 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oracle at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pinal County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,051 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.87 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,524 ft (1,379 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6084° N, 110.7823° W |
| ZIP code | 85623 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0451180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oracle
- Campo Bonito5.8 mi SE
- Mammoth6.1 mi NE
- Saddlebrooke6.5 mi SW
- San Manuel8.2 mi E
- Catalina10.9 mi SW
- Summerhaven11.5 mi S
- Willow Canyon16.0 mi S
- Oro Valley17.2 mi SW
- Dudleyville17.8 mi N
- Catalina Foothills22.0 mi S
- Casas Adobes22.8 mi SW
- Marana22.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oracle
What county is Oracle in?
Oracle is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of Oracle, AZ?
3,051 people lived in Oracle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oracle, AZ?
The ZIP code of Oracle is 85623.
What is the elevation of Oracle?
4,524 feet (1,379 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oracle?
Campo Bonito (5.8 mi), Mammoth (6.1 mi), Saddlebrooke (6.5 mi), San Manuel (8.2 mi), Catalina (10.9 mi).
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