City

Sun City West, AZ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥27,185Population
💰$63,977Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂74.8Median Age
🏠$350,700Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
0%
25–44
1%
45–64
13%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age74.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.66
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma111 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,503 (24.9%)
Some College3,273 (12.5%)
Associates4,883 (18.7%)
Bachelors2,178 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree9,150 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,977 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$350,700 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,658/mo
Total Housing Units19,340
Vacant Units3,225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Sun City West, AZ

Sun City West is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,185 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 74.8 years.

Economically, Sun City West is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,977 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sun City West is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,658 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sun City West is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.38%).

Sun City West, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sun City West
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85375 27,185 $63,977 $350,700 $1,658 4.8% 43.4% 88.2%