Surprise, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85388
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,490
- 691/sq mi High-density area
- $112,164
- Median income Above-median income area
- $459,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-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 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 691
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85388 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85388 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 23,490 residents across 34.0 square miles, a density of 691 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85388 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,164 (54% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,790. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $459,900 (36% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,155.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85388 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 85388
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Surprise, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85388.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 85388, 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
23,490
Population
34.0
Area (sq mi)
691
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85388?
36.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
9.6%
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?
$112,164
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$43,790
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85388 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Surprise, 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)
$112,164 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
11,315housing units
11,315
Total Housing Units
10,871
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$459,900
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$2,155
Median Rent
2006
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 300 business establishments in ZIP 85388, employing approximately 3,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,276,000.
300
Businesses
3,993
Employees
$187.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
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 85388 vs 85355 →
ZIP 85388 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
- 85375
Sun City West (85375)
27,703 residents
- 85340
Litchfield Park (85340)
26,262 residents
- 85395
Goodyear (85395)
25,922 residents
- 85388
Surprise (85388)
23,490 residents
- 85387 9,573
Surprise (85387)
9,573 residents
- 85355 8,745
Waddell (85355)
8,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85388 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85388 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
- 85395
Goodyear (85395)
$105,935 median income
- 85387
Surprise (85387)
$98,757 median income
- 85374
Surprise (85374)
$81,201 median income
- 85335
El Mirage (85335)
$78,050 median income
- 85363
Youngtown (85363)
$68,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85388 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85355 | Waddell, AZ | 8,745 | 2.5 mi |
| 85379 | Surprise, AZ | 39,732 | 3.5 mi |
| 85374 | Surprise, AZ | 47,146 | 4.1 mi |
| 85387 | Surprise, AZ | 9,573 | 7.3 mi |
| 85340 | Litchfield Park, AZ | 26,262 | 6.9 mi |
| 85335 | El Mirage, AZ | 31,787 | 6.3 mi |
| 85309 | Luke Air Force Base, AZ | 1,485 | 6.0 mi |
| 85375 | Sun City West, AZ | 27,703 | 6.6 mi |
| 85363 | Youngtown, AZ | 6,156 | 7.6 mi |
| 85395 | Goodyear, AZ | 25,922 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85388, 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 (23,490 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 85388 in?
ZIP code 85388 (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 85388?
ZIP code 85388 in Surprise, AZ has a population of 23,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85388?
The median household income in ZIP 85388 is $112,164, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85388?
The median home value in ZIP 85388 is $459,900, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85388?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85388 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85388?
ZIP code 85388 has 300 business establishments employing approximately 3,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85388?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85388 are: Construction (45), Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85388?
In ZIP code 85388, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 85388?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85388 is 32.1 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 85388?
In ZIP code 85388, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85388?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85388 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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