Surprise, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85379
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,732
- 1,426/sq mi High-density area
- $110,616
- Median income Above-median income area
- $448,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Surprise pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,426
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85379 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85379 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 39,732 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 1,426 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85379 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,616 (52% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,950. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $448,200 (33% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,095.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85379 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 85379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Surprise, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85379.
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 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 85379, Surprise, 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
39,732
Population
27.9
Area (sq mi)
1,426
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85379?
34.4
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
5.3%
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?
$110,616
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$38,950
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85379 ranks nationally
Surprise, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$110,616 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,193housing units
16,193
Total Housing Units
15,792
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,200
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$2,095
Median Rent
2006
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
+20.1%
YoY Change (2022)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85379 have increased 20.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.3% | 164 |
| 2019 | +10.1% | 180 |
| 2020 | +3.0% | 186 |
| 2021 | +26.5% | 235 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 282 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 535 business establishments in ZIP 85379, employing approximately 6,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,277,000.
535
Businesses
6,488
Employees
$265.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 76 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
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 85379 vs 85374 →
ZIP 85379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85374
Surprise (85374)
47,146 residents
- 85379
Surprise (85379)
39,732 residents
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
31,787 residents
- 85351
Sun City (85351)
27,789 residents
- 85375
Sun City West (85375)
27,703 residents
- 85340
Litchfield Park (85340)
26,262 residents
- 85388
Surprise (85388)
23,490 residents
- 85307 9,230
Glendale (85307)
9,230 residents
- 85355 8,745
Waddell (85355)
8,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85379 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85355
Waddell (85355)
$123,055 median income
- 85340
Litchfield Park (85340)
$122,323 median income
- 85388
Surprise (85388)
$112,164 median income
- 85379
Surprise (85379)
$110,616 median income
- 85307
Glendale (85307)
$82,888 median income
- 85374
Surprise (85374)
$81,201 median income
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
$78,050 median income
- 85363
Youngtown (85363)
$68,321 median income
- 85375
Sun City West (85375)
$63,928 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85379 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85374 | Surprise, AZ | 47,146 | 2.9 mi |
| 85335 | El Mirage, AZ | 31,787 | 2.8 mi |
| 85388 | Surprise, AZ | 23,490 | 3.5 mi |
| 85309 | Luke Air Force Base, AZ | 1,485 | 4.6 mi |
| 85363 | Youngtown, AZ | 6,156 | 4.1 mi |
| 85375 | Sun City West, AZ | 27,703 | 5.8 mi |
| 85351 | Sun City, AZ | 27,789 | 5.3 mi |
| 85355 | Waddell, AZ | 8,745 | 5.0 mi |
| 85307 | Glendale, AZ | 9,230 | 5.6 mi |
| 85340 | Litchfield Park, AZ | 26,262 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85379, 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 (39,732 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 85379 in?
ZIP code 85379 (Surprise) 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 85379?
ZIP code 85379 in Surprise, AZ has a population of 39,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85379?
The median household income in ZIP 85379 is $110,616, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85379?
The median home value in ZIP 85379 is $448,200, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85379 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85379?
ZIP code 85379 has 535 business establishments employing approximately 6,488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85379 are: Construction (76), Health care and social assistance (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85379 increased by 20.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 85379?
In ZIP code 85379, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 85379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85379 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85379?
In ZIP code 85379, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85379 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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