Sun City
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona
Sun City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 39,931 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Youngtown, 2.5 miles SW.
- 39,931residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.3 km²
- 2,770 / sq mipopulation density
- 85351main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Sun City
Sun City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, that is located within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The population was 39,931 as of the 2020 census. Its adjoining sister city is Sun City West. Both Sun Cities are retirement communities popular with snowbirds.
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Living in Sun City
- Median household income
- $54,586
- Median home value
- $280,900
- Median rent
- $1,569/mo
- Median age
- 72.7
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Sun City had 39,931 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,931 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,770 per sq mi (1,069 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sun City at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 39,931 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.42 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6155° N, 112.2831° W |
| ZIP codes | 85351, 85363, 85378, 85381 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0470320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sun City
- Youngtown2.5 mi SW
- El Mirage3.1 mi SW
- Sun City West5.7 mi NW
- Glendale7.8 mi SE
- Litchfield Park9.0 mi SW
- Surprise10.5 mi W
- Citrus Park11.0 mi SW
- Phoenix11.5 mi E
- Tolleson11.7 mi S
- Peoria13.0 mi N
- Wittmann17.7 mi NW
- Maricopa Colony17.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sun City
What county is Sun City in?
Sun City is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sun City, AZ?
39,931 people lived in Sun City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sun City, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85351. Other ZIP codes: 85363, 85378, 85381.
What is the elevation of Sun City?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sun City?
Youngtown (2.5 mi), El Mirage (3.1 mi), Sun City West (5.7 mi), Glendale (7.8 mi), Litchfield Park (9.0 mi).
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