PlainZIP

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
$110,616
Median income
$448,200
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $38,950. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $448,200 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,095 a month; 75.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Maricopa County, letting you compare 85379 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 85379?

34.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,193

Total Housing Units

15,792

Occupied Units

401

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$448,200

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85379 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 69,810
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Pop: 65,485
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Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
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Pop: 60,885
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Pop: 60,161
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Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.