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Summit, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85756.
Population
4,896
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,338
ZIP codes
1
Summit and its ZIP codes
Summit at a glance
- Summit is about 21 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,064 a year, 41% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,400 (62% below Arizona) and median rent is $655 a month.
Local data for Summit, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summit, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,064
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,720), German Americans (74), French Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Summit.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.7B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
PPP loans
$31M
306 loans, 3,500 jobs reported
How people get to work
Summit, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summit, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 41°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summit, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.6%
U.S. 11.1% +18.5 pts
ZIP codes in Summit
1 in or overlapping Summit. Population shown
Cities near Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 19.2 |
| South TucsonCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| TucsonCity | 9.6 mi | 242.2 |
| SahuaritaTown | 9.8 mi | 31.7 |
| Valencia WestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.5 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Tucson EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| KleindaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| VailCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.7 |
| Rincon ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 25.4 |
| Flowing WellsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 19.7 |
| Catalina FoothillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 41.8 |
| Tucson MountainsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 26.3 |
| Tanque VerdeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 32.3 |
| Three PointsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 46.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summit, AZ in?
- Summit is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Summit, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Summit include 85756.
- What is the population of Summit, AZ?
- About 4,896 people live in Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summit?
- Nearby places include Drexel Heights (8.4 mi), South Tucson (8.8 mi), Tucson (9.6 mi), Sahuarita (9.8 mi), Valencia West (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023