ZIP Code 85374: Population, Income, Housing

State: AZ

Total population: 41,420 Household income: $81,201 Rent: $1,928

Overview

Total population

41,420

Rent

$1,928

Year built

2001

Household income

$81,201

Per capita income

$43,246

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arizona

County

Maricopa County

City

Surprise

Total population

41,420

Adults over 25

32,787

Total households

18,489

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$81,201

Per capita income

$43,246

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,928

Year built

2001

Households that rent

23.1%

Households that own

76.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

79.8%

Black

3.1%

Asian

1.2%

Two or more races

10%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

14.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

85.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,246 (81.2%)

Commute time to work

32 mins

Work from home

2,831 (18.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

31.2%

High school graduate or GED

26.7%

Some college or associate degree

11.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

30.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 85374 with: Maricopa County, AZ Surprise, AZ Phoenix metro area, AZ Arizona United States

ZIP 85374

Total population41,420

Rent$1,928

Year built2001

Household income$81,201

Per capita income$43,246

Poverty rate11.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Maricopa County, AZ

Total population4,559,748

Rent$1,708

Year built1993

Household income$89,300

Per capita income$46,183

Poverty rate11%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Surprise, AZ

Total population154,948

Rent$2,033

Year built2005

Household income$96,711

Per capita income$41,888

Poverty rate8.6%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Phoenix Metro Area, AZ

Total population5,028,754

Rent$1,702

Year built1994

Household income$88,301

Per capita income$45,239

Poverty rate11%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838

Rent$1,543

Year built1992

Household income$79,964

Per capita income$42,503

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP85374	CountyMaricopa, AZ	CitySurprise, AZ	Metro AreaPhoenix metro area, AZ	StateArizona	CountryUnited States
Total population	41,420	4,559,748	154,948	5,028,754	7,378,838	334,922,499
Rent	$1,928	$1,708	$2,033	$1,702	$1,543	$1,413
Year built	2001	1993	2005	1994	1992	1980
Household income	$81,201	$89,300	$96,711	$88,301	$79,964	$80,734
Per capita income	$43,246	$46,183	$41,888	$45,239	$42,503	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.1%	11%	8.6%	11%	12.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	3.1%	3.2%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 85374

Rent & Income

In 85374, the typical monthly rent is $1,928 and the typical household income is $81,201. Rent here is lower than Surprise and higher than Arizona, and household income is lower than Surprise and similar to Arizona. The estimated poverty rate is 11.1%, which is higher than the Surprise rate but lower than the Arizona rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 23.1% of households. About 55.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 85374 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 85374 — Poverty

How ZIP 85374 compares in Arizona (118 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,928	86 / 118	from lower rent	$727 – $2,785
Household income	$81,201	57 / 118	from higher income	$37,194 – $156,425
Poverty rate	11.1%	59 / 118	from lower poverty	3.2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arizona with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 85374

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 86th out of 118 ZIP Codes in Arizona. In Arizona as a whole, the range goes from $727 in ZIP 85349 up to $2,785 in ZIP 85298.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 85374 ranks 57th out of 118 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $37,194 in ZIP 85705 up to $156,425 in ZIP 85298.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 59th out of 118 ZIP Codes. Across Arizona, figures vary from 3.2% in ZIP 85298 up to 33.6% in ZIP 85719.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 85374 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,928 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 85374

Annual Household Income: $81,201

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 85374

Estimated Rate: 11.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 85374

In ZIP Code 85374, households that rent: 4,268 (23.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,268	23.1%
Owner-Occupied	14,221	76.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 85374

In ZIP Code 85374, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,385 (55.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,385	55.9%
Other renter households	1,883	44.1%
Total renter households	4,268	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 85374

Less than High School: 10,238 people (31.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,743 people (26.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,795 people (11.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,011 people (30.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,787

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.