85648 ZIP Code
Rio Rico, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85648 |
| City/Town: | Rio Rico |
| County: | Santa Cruz |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,509 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,461 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,907 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,104 |
| Median Home Value: | $191,000 |
| Land Area: | 215.4 sq miles
558.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.4964, -111.0013 |
Population Information (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,509 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,562 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,947 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,780 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,824 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,053 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,494 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,728 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,449 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,605 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,500 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,149 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,513 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,624 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 681 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 109 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $191,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,002 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,104 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,844 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 260 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,599 | 81.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,245 | 18.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,630 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 681 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,462 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,574 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,402 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,492 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,924 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,095 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85648 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,461 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,471 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,742 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,907 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,934 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,135 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 758 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,548 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,399 | 70.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,245 | 24.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 484 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,688 | 49.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 111 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 73 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,999 | 13.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,627 | 35.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,499 | 48.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,675 | 86.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18,022 | 83.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 217 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 421 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85648 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 117 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 472 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 834 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,019 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,307 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 932 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,197 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 441 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85648 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,533 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 779 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 487 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85648 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 386 | 4.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 668 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 489 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 624 | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 818 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,193 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 276 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 508 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,287 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 455 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 297 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,077 | 11.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,475 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,634 | 49.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,814 | 50.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,993 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85648 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,915 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,902 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,747 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 134 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 319 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,409 | 20.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85648 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,285 | 88.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 219 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 170 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 149 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 130 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 125 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85648 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 592 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,439 | 34.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,215 | 31.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,166 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 548 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 6 | 0.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 48 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85648 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 107 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 941 | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,906 | 69.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 970 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85648 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 772 | 11.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 769 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,991 | 72.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 214 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 54 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85648 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 124 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,444 | 21.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,371 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,905 | 42.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85648 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 23 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 263 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,156 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,601 | 28.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,822 | 32.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 449 | 8.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 204 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85648 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,144 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,002 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.38 |
Households (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,844 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,113 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,968 | 28.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 725 | 10.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,434 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,164 | 46.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,859 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85648 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,591 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,223 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,405 | 58.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 80 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 821 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,691 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85648 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,717 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 412 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 334 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,748 | 48.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,379 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 844 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,864 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 794 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,468 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,227 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 151 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,233 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 843 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85648 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,226 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,008 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 704 | 35.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,094 | 54.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 212 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 210 | 10.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,335 | 71.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 468 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,174 | 1319.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,174 | 1319.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,174 | 1319.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 27.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,036 | 1289.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85648 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,729 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,996 | 20.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,733 | 79.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,670 | 79.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 63 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85648 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,844 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,594 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Rio Rico, AZ85648