Rio del Mar

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

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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.

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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Living in Rio del Mar

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, CA population

Rio del Mar had 9,128 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,128
Density3,043 per sq mi (1,175 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rio del Mar at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Cruz County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,128 (2020)
Land area3.00 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Water area1.61 sq mi (4.17 km²)
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates36.9579° N, 121.8848° W
ZIP code95010
Census code (GEOID)0660928

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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