| ZIP Code | 85378 |
|---|---|
| City | Surprise |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 623 |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft |
| Latitude | 33.644551 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.319905 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 124 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,080 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 1,016 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 803 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 748 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,102 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,881 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,200 ▼ 16% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,369/mo |
| Total Units | 4,671 |
| Vacant Units | 822 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,671 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 822 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 85378 is located in Surprise, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 9,401, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 85378 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,881 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85378 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,369 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 85378 is majority White (54.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.4%.
The unemployment rate in 85378 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 85378 in Surprise, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,401 residents, a median household income of $62,881, and a median home value of $235,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.