ZIP Code 85378 in Surprise, AZ

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Surprise, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:26:07 PM
Population:9,368 [See All]
Area Code:623
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.6423, -112.3198
Land Area:3.6 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 85378 has 9,368 residents and 3,656 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (38.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.7%, about the same as the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,368Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,401Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:10,110Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,602.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,881Source: Census ACS
Households:3,656Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$235,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.55Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000009,5409,2269,401
Decennial Census0------------------9,368------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 40.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male29827734330627430029928822523421622726024824717612167
Female303293310288262338335288269256227281319333326263138133
Total601570653594536638634576494490443508579581573439259200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,69151.40%
Black:5805.24%
Hispanic:*3,28629.68%
Asian:1531.38%
American Indian:1131.02%
Hawaiian:140.13%
Other:1,23411.15%
Total:11,071100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,40647.03%37.0 years
Females:4,96252.97%40.9 years
Total:9,368100%39.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,52890.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:660.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3954.20%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4128.58%
Total Population:9,401100%
Total Native Population:8,59491.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:8078.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $62,881, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,881. Family households earn a median of $71,400 versus $38,398 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,002). By gender, male median income is $56,607 and female is $45,721, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,886 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$56,585$63,102$62,881
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$63,070$71,721$71,400
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$32,463$35,444$38,398
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$52,820$49,747$56,607
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$40,223$40,069$45,721
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,91553.14%
Unemployed:2072.81%
Not In Labor Force:3,24644.06%
Total:7,368100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,22531.29%
Service:79320.26%
Sales and Office:1,03026.31%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2987.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:56914.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,915100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $235,200, which is well under the state median ($358,900), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $235,200. The median gross rent is $1,369, which is modestly lower than the state median ($1,431), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,369. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.25% (38.65% with a mortgage, 61.35% free-and-clear) and renters 37.75% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.60%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$169,300$215,500$235,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:735.02%
$500 to $999:37225.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:40427.80%
$1,500 to $1,999:44830.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:1006.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:211.45%
$3,000 or more:221.51%
No Rent:130.89%
Total:1,453100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$1,092$1,216$1,369
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):92624.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,47038.19%
Renter Occupied:1,45337.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,849100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,84982.40%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):82217.60%
Total Housing Units:4,671100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,60855.83%
Multi-Family Units:86718.56%
Other Units:1,19625.60%
Total Housing Units:4,671100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 19.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.27%). College enrollment is 20.32%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2593.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:71910.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,28134.45%
Some college, no degree:1,51322.85%
Associate's degree:74811.30%
Bachelor's degree:3935.93%
Graduate or professional degree:70910.71%
Total:6,622100%
High school or higher:5,64485.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,10216.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,44050.18%
Public Insurance:4,42040.77%
No Insurance:9819.05%
Total:10,841100%
Has Health Insurance:9,86090.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%16.4%13.4%19.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:22311.47%
Kindergarten:552.83%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):88045.27%
High school (grades 9-12):39120.11%
College or graduate school:39520.32%
Total:1,944100%
Early Childhood:27814.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,32668.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85378 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 168 business establishments, employing about 1,700 people with an annual payroll of $80,952,000. USPS data shows 3,965 residential mailboxes and 351 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,965Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:351Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,219Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:654Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,637Source: USPS
# of Businesses:168Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$18,720,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$80,952,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,700Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85378 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 8th and 9th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 85378. It covers 3.6 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:3.6 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.003 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:539.66, 164.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0471510Source: Census
Place Name:Surprise city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85379 | | 85377

Schools in ZIP Code 85378


We could not locate which school district 85378 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Arizona Charter Academy 16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
District: UnknownNearby
Northwest Campus 13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
District: UnknownNearby
Thompson Ranch Elementary 11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
District: Dysart Unified DistrictNearby
Surprise Elementary School 12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
District: Dysart Unified DistrictNearby
West Point Elementary School 13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
District: Dysart Unified DistrictNearby
The Alexandria Academy 14414 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fourteensix Christian Academy 15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Kingdom Of Learning 13111 N 94th Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85378


Ottawa University-Surprise 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374
Type: Post Secondary
Kor Beauty Academy 16610 North 75th Avenue #103
Peoria, AZ 85382-4958
Type: Post Secondary
Western Maricopa Education Center 6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
Type: Post Secondary
Midwestern University-Glendale 19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona Christian University 1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306-3216
Type: Post Secondary
Glendale Community College 6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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