| ZIP Code | 85263 |
|---|---|
| City | Rio Verde |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,643 ft |
| Latitude | 33.933095 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.559501 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.85 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.9% ▲ 78% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 325 (10.3%) |
| Some College | 217 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 442 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 132 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,051 (64.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,200 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $775,800 ▲ 178% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,521 |
| Vacant Units | 719 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,521 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 719 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
ZIP code 85263 is located in Rio Verde, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 3,335, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.8 years. Economically, 85263 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $137,200 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85263 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $775,800 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 85263 is primarily White (95.83%). Residents are highly educated — 68.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85263 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 55% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 85263 in Rio Verde, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,335 residents, a median household income of $137,200, and a median home value of $775,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.