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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 85648 has 20,720 residents and 6,546 households (average 3.17 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, slightly younger than the state (38.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (33.0%, much higher than the state average of 12.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (12.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	20,720Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	21,844Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	24,491Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	96.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$63,672Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,546Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$213,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,920	19,495	19,205	18,884	18,857	18,673	18,992	19,771	19,681	20,064	21,007	21,509	21,844
Decennial Census	19,080	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	20,720	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36

Male Median Age: 34.9

Female Median Age: 37

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	654	808	1,001	880	549	533	594	547	589	605	644	621	613	480	396	250	134	110
Female	613	774	943	881	583	614	663	676	652	762	739	735	633	570	369	230	154	121
Total	1,267	1,582	1,944	1,761	1,132	1,147	1,257	1,223	1,241	1,367	1,383	1,356	1,246	1,050	765	480	288	231

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,365	20.08%
Black:	85	0.27%
Hispanic:*	18,044	56.94%
Asian:	132	0.42%
American Indian:	220	0.69%
Hawaiian:	10	0.03%
Other:	6,836	21.57%
Total:	31,692	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,008	48.30%	34.9 years
Females:	10,712	51.70%	37.0 years
Total:	20,720	100%	36.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,938	68.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	305	1.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,531	20.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,070	30.22%
Total Population:	21,844	100%
Total Native Population:	15,243	69.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,601	30.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $63,672, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,582 (38.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,307. Family households earn a median of $71,642 versus $37,273 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,369). By gender, male median income is $47,320 and female is $46,878, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $442 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.0%, which is well above the state rate (60.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,090	$47,920	$47,677	$50,680	$50,661	$48,761	$48,801	$49,456	$51,365	$51,670	$54,563	$62,461	$63,672
Median Family Income	$47,101	$47,353	$47,002	$50,306	$49,590	$49,060	$49,842	$50,650	$51,775	$55,497	$57,264	$68,742	$71,642
Median NonFamily Income	$36,094	$45,446	$48,750	$51,172	$57,442	$40,424	$36,990	$34,129	$36,089	$27,251	$34,975	$39,500	$37,273
Median Male Income	$39,522	$43,258	$44,502	$45,358	$44,141	$43,380	$42,455	$39,031	$38,074	$38,025	$40,524	$44,506	$47,320
Median Female Income	$27,370	$28,715	$30,294	$31,996	$31,350	$31,504	$33,098	$32,312	$31,779	$36,738	$38,708	$43,693	$46,878

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,278	58.70%
Unemployed:	797	5.04%
Not In Labor Force:	5,732	36.26%
Total:	15,807	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,253	24.28%
Service:	2,086	22.48%
Sales and Office:	2,492	26.86%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,128	12.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,319	14.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,278	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $213,100, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $57,400 (36.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,700. The median gross rent is $1,049, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $223 (27.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.50% (75.68% with a mortgage, 24.32% free-and-clear) and renters 17.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.66%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.00%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$155,700	$147,200	$134,100	$129,800	$123,700	$122,600	$124,800	$138,900	$146,400	$148,100	$163,700	$191,000	$213,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	486	39.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:	541	43.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:	97	7.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:	11	0.89%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	104	8.39%
Total:	1,239	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$826	$819	$742	$726	$758	$819	$858	$908	$904	$863	$921	$1,002	$1,049

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,420	62.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,420	20.06%
Renter Occupied:	1,239	17.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,079	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,079	95.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	346	4.66%
Total Housing Units:	7,425	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,788	91.42%
Multi-Family Units:	497	6.69%
Other Units:	140	1.89%
Total Housing Units:	7,425	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 24.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 47.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 50.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.92%). College enrollment is 15.29%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	777	5.94%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,576	12.05%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,611	27.60%
Some college, no degree:	2,431	18.58%
Associate's degree:	1,487	11.37%
Bachelor's degree:	2,249	17.19%
Graduate or professional degree:	951	7.27%
Total:	13,082	100%
High school or higher:	10,729	82.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,200	24.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	10,419	43.79%
Public Insurance:	10,995	46.21%
No Insurance:	2,381	10.01%
Total:	23,795	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,414	89.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	17.3%	16.8%	16.7%	14.0%	14.4%	12.0%	13.3%	12.8%	14.7%	12.6%	14.8%	14.9%	16.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	448	7.69%
Kindergarten:	319	5.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,851	48.92%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,319	22.63%
College or graduate school:	891	15.29%
Total:	5,828	100%
Early Childhood:	767	13.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,489	77.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Rio Rico, Arizona
City Alias:	Nogales
County:	Santa Cruz County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:28:22 PM
Population:	20,720 [See All]
Area Code:	520
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.4927, -111.0500
Land Area:	215.428 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/85648/zip-code-85648.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,726Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	153Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,108Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,234Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	61Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	251Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$27,677,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$113,354,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,360Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Nogales, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:	35700Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	48,209Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	215.428 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.324 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	205.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0460180Source: Census
Place Name:	Rio Rico CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 85648 in Rio Rico, AZ

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 85648

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85648

Sources & References