Rio Rico
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Rio Rico is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, with 20,549 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,481 ft (1,061 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tumacacori-Carmen, 6.1 miles NW.
- 20,549residents (2020 Census)
- 3,481 ftelevation · 1,061 m
- 63.1 sq miland area · 163.4 km²
- 326 / sq mipopulation density
- 85648ZIP code
About Rio Rico
Rio Rico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. The population is 22,452. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDPs of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico Northeast, Rio Rico Southwest, and Rio Rico Southeast.
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Living in Rio Rico
- Median household income
- $61,348
- Median home value
- $224,100
- Median rent
- $1,091/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Rio Rico had 20,549 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,549 |
|---|---|
| Density | 326 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio Rico at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,549 (2020) |
| Land area | 63.09 sq mi (163.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4982° N, 110.9878° W |
| ZIP code | 85648 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0460180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio Rico
- Tumacacori-Carmen6.1 mi NW
- Tubac8.8 mi NW
- Beyerville9.9 mi SE
- Nogales9.9 mi S
- Kino Springs14.0 mi SE
- Amado14.4 mi N
- Patagonia14.6 mi E
- Arivaca Junction17.4 mi N
- Elephant Head18.6 mi N
- Arivaca18.7 mi W
- Sonoita23.6 mi NE
- Green Valley23.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rio Rico
What county is Rio Rico in?
Rio Rico is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What is the population of Rio Rico, AZ?
20,549 people lived in Rio Rico at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rio Rico, AZ?
The ZIP code of Rio Rico is 85648.
What is the elevation of Rio Rico?
3,481 feet (1,061 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rio Rico?
Tumacacori-Carmen (6.1 mi), Tubac (8.8 mi), Beyerville (9.9 mi), Nogales (9.9 mi), Kino Springs (14.0 mi).
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