City

Surprise, AZ

5 ZIP codes  ·  Maricopa County  ·  Arizona

👥154,234Population
💰$94,046Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$393,787Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.5%Hispanic: 19%Black: 4.4%Asian: 2.4%Other: 5%Race
White67.5%
Hispanic19.0%
Black4.4%
Asian2.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma811 (0.8%)
HS Graduate25,546 (24.9%)
Some College14,748 (14.4%)
Associates17,936 (17.5%)
Bachelors11,846 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree31,818 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,046 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$393,786 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,988/mo
Total Housing Units62,292
Vacant Units5,939

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
60%
About Surprise, AZ

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 Codes in Surprise
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%