| ZIP Code | 85379 |
|---|---|
| City | Surprise |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 623 |
| Elevation | 1,193 ft |
| Latitude | 33.602126 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.374041 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.17 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,920 (23%) |
| Some College | 4,255 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 5,662 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,464 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,700 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,823 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $413,500 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,944/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,052 |
| Vacant Units | 446 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,052 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 446 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
ZIP code 85379 is located in Surprise, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 49,735, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 85379 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,823 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85379 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,944 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 85379 is majority White (61.79%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85379 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 85379 in Surprise, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 49,735 residents, a median household income of $102,823, and a median home value of $413,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.