Vail
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Vail is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 13,604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,235 ft (986 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rincon Valley, 6.1 miles N.
- 13,604residents (2020 Census)
- 3,235 ftelevation · 986 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.7 km²
- 600 / sq mipopulation density
- 85641ZIP code
About Vail
Vail is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Tucson. The population was 10,208 at the 2010 census, up from 2484 in the 2000 census. The area is known for the nearby Colossal Cave, a large cave system, and the Rincon Mountains District of Saguaro National Park, a top tourism spot within Arizona.
Vail was originally a siding and water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was located on the last section of flat land before the train tracks followed the old wagon road into the Cienega Creek bed. Vail was named after pioneer ranchers Edward and Walter Vail, who established ranches in the area in the late 19th century. Vail deeded a right of way across his ranch to the railroad. Vail owned the Vail Ranch, his brother Walter Vail owned the nearby Empire Ranch, now part of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Attempts to incorporate the town were defeated in 2013 and 2023.
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Living in Vail
- Median household income
- $130,904
- Median home value
- $414,600
- Median rent
- $2,057/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Vail had 13,604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 600 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vail at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,604 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.68 sq mi (58.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0217° N, 110.6937° W |
| ZIP code | 85641 |
| Official website | vailaz.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0478540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vail
- Rincon Valley6.1 mi N
- Corona de Tucson7.2 mi SW
- Tucson13.8 mi NW
- J-Six Ranchettes13.9 mi E
- Summit15.2 mi W
- Mescal15.5 mi E
- Sahuarita17.1 mi W
- Tanque Verde17.3 mi N
- South Tucson20.1 mi NW
- Kleindale21.4 mi NW
- Green Valley22.1 mi SW
- Catalina Foothills22.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vail
What county is Vail in?
Vail is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Vail, AZ?
13,604 people lived in Vail at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vail, AZ?
The ZIP code of Vail is 85641.
What is the elevation of Vail?
3,235 feet (986 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vail?
Rincon Valley (6.1 mi), Corona de Tucson (7.2 mi), Tucson (13.8 mi), J-Six Ranchettes (13.9 mi), Summit (15.2 mi).
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