Living in 85378 - Surprise, Arizona
Your complete guide to the 85378 zip code area: homes, neighborhoods, schools, and community insights.
ZIP code 85378 is located in Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home price in this area is approximately $400K with a median household age of 38. The 85378 zip covers central Surprise near the Surprise City Center area.
The Complete Guide to 85378 - Surprise, AZ
The 85378 zip covers central Surprise near the Surprise City Center area. The Surprise Recreation Campus is a major amenity featuring a tennis and racquet complex, an aquatic center, and playing fields. The area has a mix of homes from the late 1990s and 2000s in planned communities with desert landscaping and HOA amenities. The Prasada development on the west side is bringing new retail and housing. Bell Road is the primary commercial corridor with grocery stores, restaurants, and services. The 303 freeway has improved access significantly. Dysart Unified and Peoria Unified schools serve the area. Surprise has shed its reputation as a far-flung exurb and is now a self-sustaining city with real amenities and a growing economy.
The 85378 zip code falls within Surprise in Maricopa County, covering a population of approximately 32,000 residents. The median age of 38 suggests a balanced mix of families, working professionals, and established residents who have chosen to put down roots.
Housing in 85378 spans a median home price of $400K, with median rental rates sitting at $1,300 per month. Rental rates are in line with the broader Surprise market, making the area competitive for tenants and attractive for investors seeking reasonable cap rates. School-age families in 85378 are primarily served by Peoria Unified School District (rated B+), which provide solid educational foundations with a range of program options.
Real Estate Market in 85378
ZIP 85378 carries a $400K median, below Surprise's $432K city median - which flags this as a value zone within the city where your dollar stretches further. 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 85378 is worth examining. At $1,300 monthly rent and a 3.9% annual rent-to-price ratio, an illustrative mortgage payment of roughly $2,023/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 38 in this zip suggests a stable mix of household types that keeps demand consistent across market cycles.
School Districts Serving 85378
What Makes 85378 a Great Place to Live
- Surprise Recreation Campus with tennis and aquatics
- Prasada development with new retail
- Loop 303 freeway access
- Growing city center with new amenities
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About This Guide
This guide draws on published market data, local reporting, and Incyte Realty's direct experience across 85378. 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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