Rio Verde
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona

Rio Verde is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 2,210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,617 ft (493 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain Hills, 9.0 miles SW.
- 2,210residents (2020 Census)
- 1,617 ftelevation · 493 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.2 km²
- 511 / sq mipopulation density
- 85268ZIP code
About Rio Verde
Rio Verde is a master-planned community east of Scottsdale in Arizona. It is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States located in the far northeast area of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The population was 2,210 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,811 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Rio Verde
- Median household income
- $131,723
- Median home value
- $774,100
- Median age
- 71.1
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Rio Verde had 2,210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 511 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio Verde at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,210 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.33 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7265° N, 111.6758° W |
| ZIP code | 85268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0460250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio Verde
- Fountain Hills9.0 mi SW
- Scottsdale11.1 mi W
- Carefree15.2 mi NW
- Cave Creek19.2 mi NW
- Paradise Valley20.4 mi SW
- Mesa22.7 mi S
- Tonto Basin23.0 mi E
- Apache Junction25.0 mi S
- New River25.9 mi NW
- Phoenix26.1 mi SW
- Anthem27.2 mi W
- Tempe27.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rio Verde
What county is Rio Verde in?
Rio Verde is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Rio Verde, AZ?
2,210 people lived in Rio Verde at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rio Verde, AZ?
The ZIP code of Rio Verde is 85268.
What is the elevation of Rio Verde?
1,617 feet (493 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rio Verde?
Fountain Hills (9.0 mi), Scottsdale (11.1 mi), Carefree (15.2 mi), Cave Creek (19.2 mi), Paradise Valley (20.4 mi).
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