City

Rio Rico, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  Arizona

👥21,844Population
💰$63,672Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$213,100Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.2%Hispanic: 86.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White12.2%
Hispanic86.5%
Black0.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma172 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,503 (30.5%)
Some College1,618 (14.1%)
Associates1,564 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,487 (13%)
Graduate Degree3,129 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,672 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$213,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units7,425
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
56%
About Rio Rico, AZ

Rio Rico is a city in Arizona, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,844 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Rio Rico is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,672 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rio Rico is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rio Rico is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (86.45%).

Rio Rico, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Rio Rico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85648 21,844 $63,672 $213,100 $1,049 7.9% 40.2% 82.5%