Surprise
City in Maricopa County, Arizona
Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 143,148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sun City West, 5.5 miles E.
- 143,148residents (2020 Census)
- 1,175 ftelevation · 358 m
- 110.5 sq miland area · 286.2 km²
- 1,295 / sq mipopulation density
- 85387main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Surprise
Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population was 143,148 at the 2020 census, up from 117,517 in 2010 and 30,848 in 2000.
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Living in Surprise
- Median household income
- $96,711
- Median home value
- $435,100
- Median rent
- $2,033/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Surprise had 143,148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 143,148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,295 per sq mi (500 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Surprise at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 143,148 (2020) |
| Land area | 110.51 sq mi (286.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6708° N, 112.4526° W |
| ZIP codes | 85387, 85355, 85374, 85375, 85379, 85388 |
| Official website | surpriseaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0471510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Surprise
- Sun City West5.5 mi E
- Wittmann8.3 mi NW
- El Mirage9.1 mi SE
- Citrus Park9.5 mi S
- Youngtown10.4 mi SE
- Sun City10.5 mi E
- Peoria10.9 mi NE
- Circle City12.4 mi NW
- Litchfield Park12.8 mi SE
- Morristown15.8 mi NW
- Glendale17.9 mi SE
- Tolleson19.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Surprise
What county is Surprise in?
Surprise is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Surprise, AZ?
143,148 people lived in Surprise at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85387. Other ZIP codes: 85355, 85374, 85375, 85379, 85388.
What is the elevation of Surprise?
1,175 feet (358 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Surprise?
Sun City West (5.5 mi), Wittmann (8.3 mi), El Mirage (9.1 mi), Citrus Park (9.5 mi), Youngtown (10.4 mi).
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