ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85374

Part of Surprise, AZ
Pop. 41,420·Maricopa County·113th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,665/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$300
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ZIP 85374 · $1,665
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,215
1 BR
$1,327
2 BR
$1,538
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,275
Research median
$1,538/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
$19,980/yr
At $1,665/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
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 (-1.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85374 (Surprise, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,420
Median income
$81,201
Median age
57.7
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
15.3%
14.1%
17.4%
12.3%
40.9%
Under 1815.3%
18–3414.1%
35–5417.4%
55–6412.3%
65+40.9%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
14.4%
White79.8%
Black3.1%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
26.7%
37.1%
30.5%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85374 in Surprise, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,463 → $1,665
up 13.8%
Income
$67,527 → $81,201
up 20.2%
Population
40,143 → 41,420
up 3.2%
Renter share
23.5% → 23.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 30.5%
-1.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 85374 in Surprise, AZ has increased 13.8% since 2021, going from about $1,463 per month to roughly $1,665 today. Household income in the area moved from $67,527 to $81,201 across the same window, up 20.2% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 6.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,143 to 41,420 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85374 in Surprise, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85374 covers Surprise, AZ. The median rent here is $1,665/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,327/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,538/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,201/yr), ZIP 85374 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85374?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85374 (Surprise, AZ) is $1,665. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85374 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85374's median rent of $1,665/mo is $300 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85374 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85374 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #113 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,665/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85374?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,665/mo in ZIP 85374. The local median household income is $81,201/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85374?

Rent in ZIP 85374 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85374 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85374 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,665/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85374 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85374 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 85374 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85374 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85374 compare to the rest of Surprise?

ZIP 85374 is more affordable than Surprise overall. At $1,665/mo, it's $262 below the Surprise citywide median of $1,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85374 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85374 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,665/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85374's median household income ($81,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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