Where Surprise Sits
Surprise is in the northwest Valley, covering about 110 square miles near El Mirage, Sun City and Peoria.
Surprise grew from about 30,800 people in 2000 to about 143,100 in 2020 (census).
Surprise ZIP Codes
Surprise mailing addresses use ZIP codes 85374, 85378, 85379, 85387, 85388. A mailing address does not always match city or town limits, so we confirm the jurisdiction from county records for each home.
School Districts
Most of Surprise is in Dysart Unified School District, with a small northern section in Nadaburg Unified. Ottawa University opened a campus here in 2017. Boundaries do not follow ZIP codes, so we check assigned schools with the district for each address.
What Shapes Home Values Here
- ✓Location within Surprise: Original Townsite, Sun City Grand, City Center, North Surprise
- ✓Access to US 60, Loop 303
- ✓Nearby: Surprise Recreation Campus
- ✓Nearby: Oasis Swim Center (2025)
- ✓Lot size, pool and outdoor living
- ✓HOA rules and amenities
Talk With a Surprise Agent
Call (480) 256-2262 or email info@onepercentlistingaz.com.