85263 ZIP Code — Rio Verde, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

ZIP code 85263 is located in Rio Verde, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 188.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.

About ZIP code 85263

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $668,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($135,889) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85263 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,221

population

188.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio Verde	Acceptable
Rio Verde	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85262 Scottsdale (8.1 mi) 85255 Scottsdale (9.4 mi) 85268 Fountain Hills (10.5 mi) 85259 Scottsdale (13.1 mi) 85266 Scottsdale (14.2 mi) 85215 Mesa (15 mi) 85331 Cave Creek (15.1 mi) 85260 Scottsdale (15.3 mi) 85054 Phoenix (16.2 mi) 85258 Scottsdale (17.5 mi) 85256 Scottsdale (17.8 mi) 85254 Scottsdale (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,221
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	188.35 sq mi
Water area	4.48 sq mi
Latitude	33.7464
Longitude	-111.6796
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	480

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.0%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	45.2%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	17.2%	8.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,221

Population

People per sq mi

68.6

Median age

$135,889

Median household income

$89,183

Per capita income

$668,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,373

Housing units

63.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

45–54

157

55–59

181

195

60–64

225

592

65–74

684

364

75–84

420

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	1.8%
18 and over	3,164	98.2%
65 and over	2,175	67.5%
Median age	68.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,121	95.1%
Two or more races	73	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	62	1.9%
Asian	27	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.0%	36.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	32.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	45.2%	23.7%	21.1%
Over $200k	17.2%	8.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 26.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	26.3%
Median income	$135,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 60.9%

$1M+ 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$668,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.1%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	32.0%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	52.6%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,328	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	258	15.0%
Households with children under 18	52	3.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,367	79.4%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.2%	8.7%
Married	92.0%	76.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	12.1%
Divorced	1.9%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 13.2%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 42.6%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	63.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	114	72.2%
College / grad school	44	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.2%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Professional & management 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.5%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.5%
Retirement income	59.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	47.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	14.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.0%
Binge drinking	8.1%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.2%
Depression	14.5%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	8.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	76.9%
Cholesterol screening	98.0%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	367	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,221	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,078	95.6%
Born in same state	3,016	93.6%
Born in different state	127	3.9%
Foreign born	62	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	143	4.4%
Not a US citizen	123	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	541	16.8%
French	328	10.2%
Polish	184	5.7%
English	158	4.9%
Arab	124	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	1.1%
German	15	0.5%
Norwegian	15	0.5%
Irish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	99.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85263

What city is ZIP code 85263 in?

ZIP code 85263 is primarily assigned to Rio Verde, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85263 in?

ZIP code 85263 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85263 have an older population?

68% of residents in ZIP code 85263 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85263 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 85263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 85263 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 85263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 85263?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 85263 in?

ZIP code 85263 observes the MST timezone.