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New River, AZ
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85086, 85087.
Population
18,240
Land area
56.1sq mi
People per sq mi
325
ZIP codes
2
New River and its ZIP codes
New River at a glance
- New River is about 5 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $134,289, 68% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $640,600 (62% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,948 a month.
Local data for New River, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New River, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,289
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$640,600
Median rent
$1,948/mo
Homeownership
94.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,701), Irish Americans (2,484), Italian Americans (1,469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for New River.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
PPP loans
$51.75M
1,091 loans, 7,973 jobs reported
How people get to work
New River, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New River, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
103° / 42°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New River, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in New River
2 in or overlapping New River. Population shown
Cities near New River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnthemCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Cave CreekTown | 7.4 mi | 37.7 |
| CarefreeTown | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Black Canyon CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 24.6 |
| PeoriaCity | 17 mi | 176.7 |
| PhoenixCity | 19 mi | 518.3 |
| ScottsdaleCity | 20 mi | 184 |
| GlendaleCity | 21 mi | 67.2 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14.4 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.9 |
| SurpriseCity | 22 mi | 110.5 |
| YoungtownTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| El MirageCity | 25 mi | 9.9 |
| Paradise ValleyTown | 25 mi | 15.4 |
| WittmannCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| Rio VerdeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New River, AZ in?
- New River is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in New River, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New River include 85086, 85087.
- What is the population of New River, AZ?
- About 18,240 people live in New River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New River?
- Nearby places include Anthem (2.6 mi), Cave Creek (7.4 mi), Carefree (11 mi), Black Canyon City (13 mi), Peoria (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023