85648 Zip Code, Rio Rico

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Rio Rico

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 55 / 300 High
Violent Crime 66
34% below national avg
Property Crime 59
41% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 85648 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 85648 in Rio Rico, AZ has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 55, which is 45% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Rio Rico.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 78, 22% below average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 37).

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 78 (22% below avg)
Lowest Risk
Assault · Index 37 (63% below avg)

85648 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Rio Rico city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
75 -25% Low
Assault
37 -63% Low
Robbery
75 -25% Low
Rape
78 -22% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
57 -43% Low
Larceny / Theft
55 -45% Low
Vehicle Theft
64 -36% Low

85648 Crime Map

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85648 Demographics & Context

Population
15,007
Median Income
$64,943
Home Value
$239,694
Median Age
35
Pop. Density
78/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 18.6%
Graduate Degree 6.4%

Housing

75%
25%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 77.4%
Black 0.3%
Hispanic 85.3%
Asian 0.6%
85648 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 85648, Rio Rico?

Zip code 85648 in Rio Rico, AZ has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 55, which is 45% below the national average. Zip code 85648 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Rio Rico.

Is Zip code 85648 a safe neighborhood in Rio Rico?

Zip code 85648 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Rio Rico, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Rape (index: 78), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 37). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Rio Rico.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 85648?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 85648 is Rape, with a crime index of 78 (22% below the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 85648?

Zip code 85648 has a population of approximately 15,007. The median household income is $64,943. The median home value is $239,694. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 85648 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 85648's overall crime rate is 45% below the national average (index 55 vs 100). Within Rio Rico, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.