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ZIP 85648

Part of Rio Rico, AZ
Pop. 22,118·Santa Cruz County·151st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,407/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
-$558
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85648 · $1,407
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,884/yr
At $1,407/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountySanta Cruz County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,118
Median income
$61,519
Median age
34.7
Renters
14.9%
Age distribution
29.5%
21.2%
24.9%
12.7%
Under 1829.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.9%
55–6411.7%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
25.5%
87%
White25.5%
Hispanic87%
Education (25+)
20.3%
27.9%
29.6%
22.2%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
85.1%
14.9%
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85648 in Rio Rico, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,563 → $61,519
up 12.7%
Population
21,007 → 22,118
up 5.3%
Renter share
18.1% → 14.9%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 22.2%
+0.5 pts
Median age
34.1 → 34.7
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,563 in 2021 to $61,519 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,007 to 22,118 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 14.9% of households rent today, against 18.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85648 covers Rio Rico, AZ. The median rent here is $1,407/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($61,519/yr), ZIP 85648 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85648?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) is $1,407. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85648 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85648's median rent of $1,407/mo is $558 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85648 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85648 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #151 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,407/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85648?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,407/mo in ZIP 85648. The local median household income is $61,519/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85648?

Rent in ZIP 85648 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 85648 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85648 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,407/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($61,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85648 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85648 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.9% of ZIP 85648 households are renters, while 85.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85648 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85648 compare to the rest of Rio Rico?

ZIP 85648 sits right at the Rio Rico citywide median of $1,407/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85648 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85648 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,407/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 85648's median household income ($61,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85648 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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