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El Rio, CA
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California. ZIP codes: 93036.
Population
6,368
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,160
ZIP codes
1
El Rio and its ZIP codes
El Rio at a glance
- El Rio is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,598, 27% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $638,300 (13% below California) and median rent is $2,089 a month.
Local data for El Rio, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Rio, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,598
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$638,300
Median rent
$2,089/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,240), Irish Americans (222), French Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ventura County. PPP loans are for El Rio.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,148
335,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.68B
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
How people get to work
El Rio, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Rio, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
219
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
3,771
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 46°F
14.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Rio, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.4%
U.S. 11.1% +11.3 pts
ZIP codes in El Rio
1 in or overlapping El Rio. Population shown
Cities near El Rio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaticoyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| OxnardCity | 4.7 mi | 26.5 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura)City | 5.7 mi | 21.9 |
| CamarilloCity | 6.5 mi | 19.7 |
| Port HuenemeCity | 6.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Channel Islands BeachCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SomisCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Santa PaulaCity | 9.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Casa ConejoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak ViewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Santa Rosa ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| OjaiCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| Mira MonteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| MoorparkCity | 16 mi | 12.3 |
| Meiners OaksCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| FillmoreCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Rio, CA in?
- El Rio is in Ventura County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in El Rio, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping El Rio include 93036.
- What is the population of El Rio, CA?
- About 6,368 people live in El Rio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Rio?
- Nearby places include Saticoy (2.5 mi), Oxnard (4.7 mi), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (5.7 mi), Camarillo (6.5 mi), Port Hueneme (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023