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Sun City, AZ
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85351, 85373.
Population
37,486
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,600
ZIP codes
2
Sun City and its ZIP codes
Sun City at a glance
- Sun City is about 40 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $54,586, 32% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,900 (29% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,569 a month.
Local data for Sun City, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sun City, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,586
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,569/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
72.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,655), Irish Americans (5,177), Italian Americans (1,676).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Sun City.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$19.4M
359 loans, 2,763 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sun City, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sun City, 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° / 41°F
8.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sun City, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Sun City
2 in or overlapping Sun City. Population shown
Cities near Sun City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YoungtownTown | 2.6 mi | 1.5 |
| El MirageCity | 3.3 mi | 9.9 |
| Sun City WestCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 11.9 |
| GlendaleCity | 5.6 mi | 67.2 |
| Litchfield ParkCity | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| SurpriseCity | 9.6 mi | 110.5 |
| PeoriaCity | 9.9 mi | 176.7 |
| Citrus ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| TollesonCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| PhoenixCity | 13 mi | 518.3 |
| AvondaleCity | 16 mi | 47.8 |
| WittmannCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Maricopa ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| AnthemCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| Paradise ValleyTown | 19 mi | 15.4 |
| BuckeyeCity | 20 mi | 395.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sun City, AZ in?
- Sun City is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Sun City, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sun City include 85351, 85373.
- What is the population of Sun City, AZ?
- About 37,486 people live in Sun City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sun City?
- Nearby places include Youngtown (2.6 mi), El Mirage (3.3 mi), Sun City West (5.6 mi), Glendale (5.6 mi), Litchfield Park (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023