Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 811 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,546 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 14,748 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 17,936 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 11,846 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31,818 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,046 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,786 ▲ 41% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,988/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 62,292 |
| Vacant Units | 5,939 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Surprise is a city in Arizona, located in Maricopa County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 154,234 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.83 years.
Economically, Surprise is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,045 is above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Surprise is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,786, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,987 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Surprise is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.49%).
Surprise, AZ offers residents above-average earning potential within Arizona. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85374 | 40,955 | $78,690 | $355,800 | $1,897 | 4.1% | 41.5% | 78.5% |
| 85378 | 9,401 | $62,881 | $235,200 | $1,369 | 5.0% | 31.5% | 62.3% |
| 85379 | 49,735 | $102,823 | $413,500 | $1,944 | 4.5% | 43.7% | 74.9% |
| 85387 | 19,140 | $95,472 | $453,800 | $2,405 | 2.4% | 46.0% | 93.8% |
| 85388 | 35,003 | $107,131 | $420,000 | $2,094 | 4.1% | 43.1% | 82.2% |