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ZIP 85351

Part of Sun City, AZ
Pop. 27,592·Maricopa County·101st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,717/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$248
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ZIP 85351 · $1,717
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,604/yr
At $1,717/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85351 (Sun City, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,592
Median income
$53,725
Median age
72.6
Renters
14.3%
Age distribution
16.7%
76%
Under 180.7%
18–341.7%
35–544.9%
55–6416.7%
65+76%
Gender
42.8%
57.2%
Male42.8%
Female57.2%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
30.2%
38.2%
24.9%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
85.7%
14.3%
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85351 in Sun City, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,920 → $53,725
up 19.6%
Population
28,095 → 27,592
down 1.8%
Renter share
15.8% → 14.3%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 24.9%
-0.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $53,725 today, compared with $44,920 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 85351 in Sun City, AZ losing about 503 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 15.8% to 14.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85351 covers Sun City, AZ. The median rent here is $1,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($53,725/yr), ZIP 85351 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85351?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85351 (Sun City, AZ) is $1,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85351 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85351's median rent of $1,717/mo is $248 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85351 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85351 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #101 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85351?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,717/mo in ZIP 85351. The local median household income is $53,725/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85351?

Rent in ZIP 85351 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85351 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85351 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,717/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($53,725/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85351 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85351 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.3% of ZIP 85351 households are renters, while 85.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85351 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85351 compare to the rest of Sun City?

ZIP 85351 is more affordable than Sun City overall. At $1,717/mo, it's $20 below the Sun City citywide median of $1,737/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85351 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85351 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,717/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 85351's median household income ($53,725/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85351 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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