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Peoria, AZ
City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85303, 85345, 85373, 85381, 85382, 85383.
Population
196,906
Land area
176.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
6
Peoria and its ZIP codes
Peoria at a glance
- Peoria is about 17 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $95,815, 20% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $463,600 (18% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,843 a month.
Local data for Peoria, AZ
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools59
- Libraries2
- Banks23
- Post Offices4
- Parks73
- Grocery Stores38
- Restaurants437
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools9
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Peoria, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,815
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$463,600
Median rent
$1,843/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,202), German Americans (28,862), Irish Americans (20,491).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Peoria.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
PPP loans
$230M
4,149 loans, 33,532 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peoria, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peoria, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
105° / 39°F
9.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peoria, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Peoria
6 in or overlapping Peoria. Population shown
Cities near Peoria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SurpriseCity | 5.2 mi | 110.5 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 11.9 |
| Sun CityCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 14.4 |
| WittmannCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| El MirageCity | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| YoungtownTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| GlendaleCity | 14 mi | 67.2 |
| Circle CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AnthemCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Citrus ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
| MorristownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 56.1 |
| Litchfield ParkCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| PhoenixCity | 20 mi | 518.3 |
| TollesonCity | 21 mi | 5.7 |
| Cave CreekTown | 22 mi | 37.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peoria, AZ in?
- Peoria is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Peoria, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peoria include 85303, 85345, 85373, 85381, 85382, 85383.
- What is the population of Peoria, AZ?
- About 196,906 people live in Peoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peoria?
- Nearby places include Surprise (5.2 mi), Sun City West (6 mi), Sun City (9.9 mi), Wittmann (11 mi), El Mirage (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023