Sun Lakes
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona

Sun Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 14,868 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goodyear Village, 1.2 miles S.
- 14,868residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 13.9 km²
- 2,766 / sq mipopulation density
- 85248ZIP code
About Sun Lakes
Sun Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 14,868 at the 2020 census. Sun Lakes is an active adult community comprising five country club communities in three homeowner associations. These include the gated communities of Oakwood and IronWood (IronOaks), the gated and non-gated communities of Palo Verde and Cottonwood (Cottonwood Palo Verde), and the non-gated community of Sun Lakes 1.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sun Lakes weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Sun Lakes
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Sun Lakes
- Median household income
- $67,853
- Median home value
- $455,200
- Median rent
- $1,938/mo
- Median age
- 73.5
Do you know Sun Lakes? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Sun Lakes special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Sun Lakes
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sun Lakes Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Sun Lakes, AZ population
Sun Lakes had 14,868 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,868 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,766 per sq mi (1,068 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sun Lakes at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,868 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.37 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2149° N, 111.8695° W |
| ZIP code | 85248 |
| Official website | robson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0470530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sun Lakes
- Goodyear Village1.2 mi S
- Chandler4.8 mi N
- Stotonic Village5.2 mi SE
- Wet Camp Village5.4 mi S
- Sweet Water Village6.8 mi S
- Lower Santan Village7.0 mi SE
- Casa Blanca7.2 mi S
- Sacate Village8.1 mi SW
- Upper Santan Village9.9 mi SE
- Gilbert10.0 mi NE
- Sacaton11.3 mi SE
- Guadalupe11.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sun Lakes
What county is Sun Lakes in?
Sun Lakes is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Sun Lakes, AZ?
14,868 people lived in Sun Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sun Lakes, AZ?
The ZIP code of Sun Lakes is 85248.
What is the elevation of Sun Lakes?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sun Lakes?
Goodyear Village (1.2 mi), Chandler (4.8 mi), Stotonic Village (5.2 mi), Wet Camp Village (5.4 mi), Sweet Water Village (6.8 mi).
Last updated: