City

New River, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥9,835Population
💰$120,688Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$510,800Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 7.1%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black1.6%
Asian1.7%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (1%)
HS Graduate1,819 (26.8%)
Some College1,163 (17.1%)
Associates964 (14.2%)
Bachelors787 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,984 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College17.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,688 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$510,800 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units3,794
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
60%
About New River, AZ

New River is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,835 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, New River is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,688 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $510,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New River is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.85%).

New River, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in New River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85087 9,835 $120,688 $510,800 $1,809 3.5% 40.8% 94.2%