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Sun Lakes, AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85248.

Population

13,924

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,590

ZIP codes

1

Sun Lakes and its ZIP codes

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Sun Lakes at a glance

  • Sun Lakes is about 40 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 57th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,853 a year, 15% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $455,200 (15% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,938 a month.

Local data for Sun Lakes, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sun Lakes, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,853

Poverty rate

9.4%

Median home value

$455,200

Median rent

$1,938/mo

Homeownership

88.0%

Bachelor's or higher

39.4%

Median age

73.5

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,469), Irish Americans (1,944), Italian Americans (760).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Sun Lakes.

Details

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

Maricopa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sun Lakes, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.4%
  • Carpooled1.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
  • Worked from home21.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sun Lakes, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

104° / 41°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sun Lakes, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.7%

U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts

Diabetes

16.8%

U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts

Smoking

7.3%

U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Sun Lakes

1 in or overlapping Sun Lakes. Population shown

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Cities near Sun Lakes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place1 mi3.4
ChandlerCity4.9 mi65.6
Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place5.2 mi4.6
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place5.2 mi5.1
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place6.7 mi4.2
Casa BlancaCensus-designated place7.4 mi15.8
Sacate VillageCensus-designated place8.1 mi3
GilbertTown8.3 mi68.8
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place8.9 mi6.7
SacatonCensus-designated place11 mi9.3
GuadalupeTown12 mi0.8
TempeCity13 mi40
MaricopaCity13 mi42.5
MesaCity13 mi141.8
Queen CreekTown14 mi42.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sun Lakes, AZ in?
Sun Lakes is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Sun Lakes, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sun Lakes include 85248.
What is the population of Sun Lakes, AZ?
About 13,924 people live in Sun Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sun Lakes?
Nearby places include Goodyear Village (1 mi), Chandler (4.9 mi), Wet Camp Village (5.2 mi), Stotonic Village (5.2 mi), Sweet Water Village (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023