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ZIP 85379

Part of Surprise, AZ
Pop. 51,035·Maricopa County·49th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,984/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$19
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ZIP 85379 · $1,984
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,350/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
$23,808/yr
At $1,984/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 (+0.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85379 (Surprise, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,035
Median income
$110,616
Median age
34.4
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
28.8%
22.1%
29%
Under 1828.8%
18–3422.1%
35–5429%
55–649.8%
65+10.3%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
22.3%
White66.4%
Black5.3%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian3.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
25.8%
38.5%
29.8%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college38.5%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85379 in Surprise, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,732 → $1,984
up 14.5%
Income
$87,397 → $110,616
up 26.6%
Population
48,157 → 51,035
up 6.0%
Renter share
26.6% → 24.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 29.8%
+0.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85379 in Surprise, AZ has climbed by $252 per month, settling near $1,984 after starting the period at $1,732. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,397 in 2021 to $110,616 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 12.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,157 to 51,035 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% change. About 24.6% of households rent today, against 26.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85379 in Surprise, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85379 covers Surprise, AZ. The median rent here is $1,984/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($110,616/yr), ZIP 85379 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85379?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85379 (Surprise, AZ) is $1,984. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85379 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85379's median rent of $1,984/mo is $19 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85379 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85379 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #49 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,984/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85379?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,984/mo in ZIP 85379. The local median household income is $110,616/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85379?

Rent in ZIP 85379 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 85379 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85379 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,984/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($110,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85379 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85379 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 85379 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85379 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85379 compare to the rest of Surprise?

ZIP 85379 is pricier than Surprise as a whole. At $1,984/mo, it's $57 above the Surprise citywide median of $1,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85379 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85379 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,984/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85379's median household income ($110,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85379 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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