| ZIP Code | 85351 |
|---|---|
| City | Sun City |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 623 |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft |
| Latitude | 33.605791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.28406 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 72.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.57 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 163 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,589 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 4,331 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 5,002 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,342 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,476 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,812 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,300 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,477/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,414 |
| Vacant Units | 2,956 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,414 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,956 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.57 |
ZIP code 85351 is located in Sun City, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 27,562, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 72.6 years. Economically, 85351 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,812 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85351 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,477 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 85351 is primarily White (88.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85351 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 85351 in Sun City, AZ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,562 residents, a median household income of $50,812, and a median home value of $250,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.