Sun City, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85351
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,789
- 988/sq mi High-density area
- $53,725
- Median income Below-median income area
- $274,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sun City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 988
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85351 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85351 (Sun City, AZ) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.8 in 2023 to 328.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85351 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 27,789 residents across 28.1 square miles, a density of 988 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85351 reports a modest median household income of $53,725 (26% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,069. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $274,000 (19% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,560; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85351 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sun City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85351.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 34
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85351, Sun City, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,789
Population
28.1
Area (sq mi)
988
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85351?
72.6
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,725
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,069
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85351 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Sun City, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,725 27th percentile higher than 27% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,159housing units
20,159
Total Housing Units
17,227
Occupied Units
2,932
Vacant Units
1.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,560
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85351 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.0% | 229 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 269 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 328 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 325 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 329 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 414 business establishments in ZIP 85351, employing approximately 6,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,769,000.
414
Businesses
6,313
Employees
$320.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 25.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85351 vs 85363 →
ZIP 85351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85345
Peoria (85345)
56,208 residents
- 85382
Peoria (85382)
40,454 residents
- 85379
Surprise (85379)
39,732 residents
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
31,787 residents
- 85351
Sun City (85351)
27,789 residents
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
25,883 residents
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
24,249 residents
- 85373 17,356
Sun City (85373)
17,356 residents
- 85305 10,822
Glendale (85305)
10,822 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85351 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85379
Surprise (85379)
$110,616 median income
- 85381
Peoria (85381)
$96,746 median income
- 85382
Peoria (85382)
$91,525 median income
- 85305
Glendale (85305)
$88,167 median income
- 85304
Glendale (85304)
$86,927 median income
- 85307
Glendale (85307)
$82,888 median income
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
$78,050 median income
- 85373
Sun City (85373)
$72,063 median income
- 85363
Youngtown (85363)
$68,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85351 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85363 | Youngtown, AZ | 6,156 | 2.0 mi |
| 85381 | Peoria, AZ | 24,249 | 2.9 mi |
| 85335 | El Mirage, AZ | 31,787 | 2.8 mi |
| 85345 | Peoria, AZ | 56,208 | 3.2 mi |
| 85382 | Peoria, AZ | 40,454 | 3.9 mi |
| 85373 | Sun City, AZ | 17,356 | 4.8 mi |
| 85379 | Surprise, AZ | 39,732 | 5.3 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 5.1 mi |
| 85305 | Glendale, AZ | 10,822 | 5.4 mi |
| 85304 | Glendale, AZ | 25,883 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85351, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,789 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85351 in?
ZIP code 85351 (Sun City) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85351?
ZIP code 85351 in Sun City, AZ has a population of 27,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85351?
The median household income in ZIP 85351 is $53,725, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85351?
The median home value in ZIP 85351 is $274,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85351 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85351?
ZIP code 85351 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 6,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85351 are: Health care and social assistance (106), Other services (except public administration) (59), Retail trade (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85351?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85351 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85351?
In ZIP code 85351, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85351 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85351?
In ZIP code 85351, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85351 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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