Rio del Mar
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Rio del Mar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 9,128 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seacliff, 2.3 miles NW.
- 9,128residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 3,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 95010ZIP code
About Rio del Mar
Rio del Mar (Spanish: Río del Mar, meaning "River of the Sea") is an unincorporated village in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Rio del Mar is one of several small villages that form the unincorporated community of Aptos. Its population was 9,128 as of the 2020 United States census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rio del Mar as a census-designated place (CDP).
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- Median household income
- $159,929
- Median home value
- $1,338,100
- Median rent
- $3,407/mo
- Median age
- 51.4
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Rio del Mar had 9,128 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,128 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,043 per sq mi (1,175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio del Mar at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,128 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.00 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9579° N, 121.8848° W |
| ZIP code | 95010 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0660928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio del Mar
- Seacliff2.3 mi NW
- Aptos2.3 mi N
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley2.8 mi E
- La Selva Beach3.1 mi SE
- Capitola4.0 mi W
- Soquel4.5 mi NW
- Pleasure Point4.7 mi W
- Day Valley4.9 mi N
- Freedom5.1 mi E
- Live Oak5.6 mi W
- Twin Lakes5.9 mi W
- Amesti5.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Rio del Mar
What county is Rio del Mar in?
Rio del Mar is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Rio del Mar, CA?
9,128 people lived in Rio del Mar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rio del Mar, CA?
The ZIP code of Rio del Mar is 95010.
What is the elevation of Rio del Mar?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rio del Mar?
Seacliff (2.3 mi), Aptos (2.3 mi), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (2.8 mi), La Selva Beach (3.1 mi), Capitola (4.0 mi).
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