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Superior, AZ
Town in Pinal County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85173.
Population
2,535
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
1
Superior and its ZIP codes
Superior at a glance
- Superior is about 3.4 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,030 a year, 44% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,400 (64% below Arizona) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Superior, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Superior, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,030
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,481), Irish Americans (142), Salvadoran Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pinal County. PPP loans are for Superior.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,079
79,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,771
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $7,554 per person
PPP loans
$553K
15 loans, 107 jobs reported
How people get to work
Superior, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled21.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Superior, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
839
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 44°F
17.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Superior, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
ZIP codes in Superior
1 in or overlapping Superior. Population shown
Cities near Superior
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Top-of-the-WorldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Queen ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.7 |
| MiamiTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Gold CanyonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 28.7 |
| ClaypoolCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| KearnyTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Central Heights-Midland CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Icehouse CanyonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| El CapitanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| Six Shooter CanyonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| WheatfieldsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.1 |
| PinalCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| FlorenceTown | 24 mi | 62.7 |
| GlobeCity | 24 mi | 18.2 |
| Apache JunctionCity | 24 mi | 45.5 |
| Dripping SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Superior, AZ in?
- Superior is in Pinal County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Superior, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Superior include 85173.
- What is the population of Superior, AZ?
- About 2,535 people live in Superior, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Superior?
- Nearby places include Top-of-the-World (9.2 mi), Queen Valley (10 mi), Miami (17 mi), Gold Canyon (18 mi), Claypool (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023