85379 ZIP Code — Surprise, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85379 is located in Surprise, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 10.74 square miles and serves a population of 48,638 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 623.
About ZIP code 85379
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,587. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
48,638
population
10.74
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85379 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85379
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Surprise | Acceptable |
| Surprise | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85335 El Mirage (3.2 mi)
85374 Surprise (3.4 mi)
85355 Waddell (3.9 mi)
85363 Youngtown (4.5 mi)
85375 Sun City West (5.1 mi)
85351 Sun City (5.6 mi)
85340 Litchfield Park (5.6 mi)
85307 Glendale (6.4 mi)
85345 Peoria (7.4 mi)
85382 Peoria (8.7 mi)
85381 Peoria (8.7 mi)
85305 Glendale (8.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,638 |
| Population density | 4,529 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6022 |
| Longitude | -112.3843 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 623 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
48,638
Population
4,529
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$99,587
Median household income
$35,696
Per capita income
$363,200
Median home value
$1,879
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
11,982
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,433
Under 5
1,548
2,083
5–9
2,249
2,337
10–14
2,523
1,818
15–19
1,964
1,322
20–24
1,427
3,060
25–34
3,304
3,679
35–44
3,973
2,975
45–54
3,212
1,189
55–59
1,284
1,124
60–64
1,214
1,443
65–74
1,558
718
75–84
775
205
85+
221
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,674 | 30.2% |
| 18 and over | 33,964 | 69.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,920 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.7%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
10.4%
Black or African American
5.9%
Other race
5.9%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,388 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,232 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,725 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,264 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 3,248 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1,642 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
0.8%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.1%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $99,587 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
54.9%
$500k–$1M
15.8%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,879 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 95.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 75.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.6% |
| Electricity | 47.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,838 | 65.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,162 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,326 | 8.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,792 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,526 | 49.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,282 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 3.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 29.8% |
| Married | 59.7% | 54.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 702 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,097 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 7,351 | 48.1% |
| High school | 3,279 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,860 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
12.9%
Finance & real estate
12.1%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
3.1%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
10.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,086 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 23.9% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,657 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 863 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 483 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 153 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,917 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 45,218 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,463 | 35.9% |
| Foreign born | 699 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,721 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,087 | 76.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,193 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 4,720 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 2,320 | 4.8% |
| Polish | 525 | 1.1% |
| English | 498 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 274 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 226 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 60 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.1% |
| Internet access | 99.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85379
What city is ZIP code 85379 in?
ZIP code 85379 is primarily assigned to Surprise, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85379 in?
ZIP code 85379 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85379 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 85379 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85379?
The median home value in ZIP code 85379 is $363,200.
Does ZIP code 85379 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 85379 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 85379?
ZIP code 85379 has an estimated population of 48,638 residents, with a density of 4,528 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85379 in?
ZIP code 85379 observes the MST timezone.