ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85378

Part of Surprise, AZ

Pop. 9,765·Maricopa County·68th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,892/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$40

Reported rents

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ZIP 85378 · $1,892

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,290

1 BR

$1,400

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$2,170

4 BR+

$2,410

Research median

$1,630/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85378 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,444) is $1,411 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,400); a 2-bedroom is $1,630.

Rank in Surprise

2nd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Surprise.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85374, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,641/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85378. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,704/yr

At $1,892/mo median

Location

CitySurprise

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85378 (Surprise, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,765

Median income

$56,444

Median age

41.9

Renters

38%

Age distribution

22%

17.9%

27.2%

13.5%

19.4%

Under 1822%

18–3417.9%

35–5427.2%

55–6413.5%

65+19.4%

Gender

46.4%

53.6%

Male46.4%

Female53.6%

Race & ethnicity

61.5%

38.5%

White61.5%

Black5.7%

Hispanic38.5%

Asian2.1%

Education (25+)

13.9%

32.8%

36.8%

16.4%

No HS diploma13.9%

HS diploma32.8%

Some college36.8%

Bachelor's+16.4%

Housing tenure

62%

38%

Owner62%

Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85378 in Surprise, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income

$56,585 → $56,444

down 0.2%

Population

9,540 → 9,765

up 2.4%

Renter share

43.6% → 38%

-5.6 pts

Bachelor's+

18.3% → 16.4%

-1.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $56,444 today, compared with $56,585 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,540 residents to roughly 9,765. Renters now make up 38% of households, compared with 43.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85378 covers Surprise, AZ. The median rent here is $1,892/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($56,444/yr), ZIP 85378 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85378?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,892/mo in ZIP 85378. The local median household income is $56,444/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85378?

Rent in ZIP 85378 has risen 4.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 85378 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85378 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #68 of 183 at $1,892/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85378 changed +4.7%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.