El Rio
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
El Rio is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ventura County, California, with 7,037 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nyeland Acres, 1.9 miles SE.
- 7,037residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 3,492 / sq mipopulation density
- 93036ZIP code
About El Rio
El Rio ( ; Spanish: El Río, meaning "The River") is a small, rural unincorporated town in Ventura County, California, United States, on the northeast side of the 101 Freeway and Oxnard, and south of the Santa Clara River. The town was founded in 1875 and named New Jerusalem by the owner of general store who became the first postmaster in 1882. In 1885, a school and Santa Clara Catholic Church were built. Located near where the coastal railroad line crosses the Santa Clara River, the town's name was changed to El Rio around 1900. The former wagon river crossing route became the Ventura Freeway which separates the community from the commercial developments that grew up on the southwest side of the freeway. That portion of the historic community and sections closer to the river have been annexed to the city of Oxnard. Vineyard Avenue (State Route 232) is the central business district for the largely residential community.
The population was 7,037 at the 2020 census, down from 7,198 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined a portion of the unincorporated area as El Rio census-designated place (CDP) which does not precisely correspond to the historical community that is much larger with significant portions having been annexed to the city of Oxnard.
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- Median household income
- $72,598
- Median home value
- $638,300
- Median rent
- $2,089/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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El Rio had 7,037 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,037 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,492 per sq mi (1,348 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Rio at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ventura County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,037 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2454° N, 119.1568° W |
| ZIP code | 93036 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Rio
- Nyeland Acres1.9 mi SE
- Saticoy2.7 mi N
- Oxnard4.3 mi SW
- San Buenaventura (Ventura)5.8 mi W
- Port Hueneme6.4 mi SW
- Channel Islands Beach6.7 mi SW
- Camarillo7.3 mi E
- Somis9.1 mi E
- Santa Paula9.2 mi NE
- North Ventura Avenue9.8 mi NW
- Casa Conejo12.8 mi E
- Oak View13.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about El Rio
What county is El Rio in?
El Rio is in Ventura County, California.
What is the population of El Rio, CA?
7,037 people lived in El Rio at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Rio, CA?
The ZIP code of El Rio is 93036.
What is the elevation of El Rio?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Rio?
Nyeland Acres (1.9 mi), Saticoy (2.7 mi), Oxnard (4.3 mi), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (5.8 mi), Port Hueneme (6.4 mi).
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