Living in 85372 - Sun City, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85372 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85372 is located in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $290K with a median household age of 73. The 85372 zip code covers the northern section of Sun City, extending toward the Sun City West border.
The Complete Guide to 85372 - Sun City, AZ
The 85372 zip code covers the northern section of Sun City, extending toward the Sun City West border. Like the rest of Sun City, this is a 55-plus community with golf courses, recreation centers, and an incredibly active lifestyle. The homes here are slightly newer than the original Sun City core, with some from the 1970s and 1980s. Willowbrook and Lakeview are popular subdivisions. Sun Bowl amphitheater hosts concerts and community events. The area has a peaceful, well-ordered feel with clean streets and manicured desert landscaping. Boswell Hospital serves the community. Bell Recreation Center is one of the busiest in the system. Grand Avenue connects to the broader Valley. It is Sun City living with a slightly more spacious feel.
The 85372 zip code falls within Sun City in Maricopa County, covering a population of approximately 15,000 residents. The median age of 73 reflects the established and retirement-oriented nature of the community, where long-term residents and active adults set the neighborhood tone.
Housing in 85372 spans a median home price of $290K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,100 per month. The relatively affordable rent-to-income ratio makes this zip code particularly appealing for renters who want access to Sun City's amenities without the premium pricing found in adjacent areas.
Real Estate Market in 85372
ZIP 85372 carries a $290K median, above Sun City's $269K city median - meaning you are paying a location premium for this specific pocket. ZIP-level pace data is not published at this granularity; the city and county pages carry the latest verified pace figures for the broader market.
The rent-versus-buy math in 85372 is worth examining. At $1,100 monthly rent and a 4.6% annual rent-to-price ratio, an illustrative mortgage payment of roughly $1,466/month (principal and interest, assuming 20% down at a 6.5% 30-year fixed rate) runs higher than renting, which is typical for appreciating markets where buyers are paying for future equity growth rather than immediate cash flow savings. The median age of 73 in this zip reflects an established community where homes turn over less frequently, making listings in this zip more competitive when they do appear.
What Makes 85372 a Great Place to Live
- Sun Bowl amphitheater events
- Active recreation centers and clubs
- Boswell Hospital nearby
- Well-maintained 55-plus community
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About This Guide
This guide draws on published market data, local reporting, and Incyte Realty's direct experience across 85372. Frank Vazquez has personally closed over 2,400 transactions in the Valley and is available for honest conversations about the market here.
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