| ZIP Code | 85648 |
|---|---|
| City | Rio Rico |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 520 |
| Elevation | 3,552 ft |
| Latitude | 31.496389 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.001338 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.09 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 172 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,503 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 1,618 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 1,564 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,487 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,129 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,672 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,100 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,425 |
| Vacant Units | 346 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,425 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 346 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.09 |
ZIP code 85648 is located in Rio Rico, Arizona, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 21,844, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 85648 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,672 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85648 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 85648 is primarily Hispanic (86.45%). Residents are well-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85648 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 85648 in Rio Rico, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,844 residents, a median household income of $63,672, and a median home value of $213,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.