Tubac
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Tubac is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, with 1,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,209 ft (978 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tumacacori-Carmen, 2.8 miles S.
- 1,581residents (2020 Census)
- 3,209 ftelevation · 978 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 28.1 km²
- 146 / sq mipopulation density
- 85646ZIP code
About Tubac
Tubac is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,191 at the 2010 census. The place name "Tubac" is an English borrowing from a Hispanicized form of the O'odham name Cuwak, which translates into English as "place of dark water". When first taken into Spanish speech, it was spelled Tubaca. Finally, over time, the latter "a" was dropped. Tubac is situated on the Santa Cruz River.
Tubac was the original Spanish colonial garrison in Arizona. It was depopulated during the O'odham Uprising in the 18th century. During the 19th century, the area was repopulated by miners, farmers and ranchers, but the town of Tubac is best known today as an artists' colony.
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Living in Tubac
- Median household income
- $73,359
- Median home value
- $490,800
- Median rent
- $2,295/mo
- Median age
- 72
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Tubac had 1,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 146 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tubac at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.85 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6107° N, 111.0570° W |
| ZIP code | 85646 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0475940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tubac
- Tumacacori-Carmen2.8 mi S
- Amado6.0 mi N
- Rio Rico8.8 mi SE
- Arivaca Junction8.9 mi N
- Elephant Head11.5 mi N
- Arivaca14.1 mi W
- Green Valley16.2 mi N
- Beyerville18.5 mi SE
- Nogales18.6 mi SE
- Patagonia18.9 mi E
- Kino Springs22.4 mi SE
- Sahuarita22.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Tubac
What county is Tubac in?
Tubac is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tubac, AZ?
1,581 people lived in Tubac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tubac, AZ?
The ZIP code of Tubac is 85646.
What is the elevation of Tubac?
3,209 feet (978 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tubac?
Tumacacori-Carmen (2.8 mi), Amado (6.0 mi), Rio Rico (8.8 mi), Arivaca Junction (8.9 mi), Elephant Head (11.5 mi).
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