Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Picture Rocks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 9,551 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,080 ft (634 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nelson, 6.0 miles N.
- 9,551residents (2020 Census)
- 2,080 ftelevation · 634 m
- 70.8 sq miland area · 183.5 km²
- 135 / sq mipopulation density
- 85743ZIP code
About Picture Rocks
Picture Rocks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States, home of the Tucson artifacts. The population was 9,551 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Picture Rocks
- Median household income
- $61,634
- Median home value
- $230,300
- Median rent
- $960/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Picture Rocks had 9,551 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,551 |
|---|---|
| Density | 135 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Picture Rocks at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,551 (2020) |
| Land area | 70.84 sq mi (183.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3433° N, 111.2511° W |
| ZIP code | 85743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0455300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Picture Rocks
- Nelson6.0 mi N
- Avra Valley7.4 mi NW
- Rillito7.5 mi NE
- Marana10.9 mi NE
- Tucson Mountains11.0 mi E
- Tucson Estates13.5 mi SE
- Casas Adobes14.0 mi E
- Flowing Wells14.4 mi E
- Valencia West16.5 mi SE
- Red Rock16.7 mi NW
- Oro Valley16.9 mi E
- Drexel Heights18.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Picture Rocks
What county is Picture Rocks in?
Picture Rocks is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Picture Rocks, AZ?
9,551 people lived in Picture Rocks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Picture Rocks, AZ?
The ZIP code of Picture Rocks is 85743.
What is the elevation of Picture Rocks?
2,080 feet (634 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Picture Rocks?
Nelson (6.0 mi), Avra Valley (7.4 mi), Rillito (7.5 mi), Marana (10.9 mi), Tucson Mountains (11.0 mi).
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