Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona
Surprise: City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
About
Surprise is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 117,517. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 147,965 inhabitants.
The city was created 86 years ago in 1936.
Quick Facts about Surprise
| Population : | 147,965 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 623 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.12% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.88% |
| Altitude : | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1937 (86 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:09:18 (9th June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 85374 |
| Population growth : | 20.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Surprise is located at 33°37'50"N 112°19'60"W (33.6305900, -112.3332200).
Surprise map
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- Official Website
Official website of Surprise
Demographics
The population of Surprise increased by 20.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 117,517 | - | census |
| 2011 | 119,617 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 122,266 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,035 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 127,880 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 130,336 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 132,846 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 134,781 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 137,717 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 141,664 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 147,965 | 4.26% | estimation process |
Other Places in Surprise
1 City of Surprise: Police Department
14250 W Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Surprise City Hall
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Surprise Mayor & Council
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Surprise Customer Services Center
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 City of Surprise Intergovernment Relations
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Surprise (2)
People born in Surprise, including Filipina-author of speculative fiction Alyssa Wong, basketball player Colleen Planeta, .
List
Schools in Surprise
College & universities near Surprise, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 464226 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Surprise (AZ) | 85374 |
| 490452 | Kor Beauty Academy | Peoria (AZ) | 85382-4958 |
| 105899 | Arizona Christian University | Glendale (AZ) | 85306-3216 |
| 423643 | Midwestern University-Glendale | Glendale (AZ) | 85308 |
| 104708 | Glendale Community College | Glendale (AZ) | 85302 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Surprise, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
| CVD | Camp Verde, Arizona | 1613 Finnie Flats Rd | BUS |
Post offices near Surprise
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Surprise Dysart Retail Post Office | Surprise (AZ) | 85378 |
| El Mirag Post Office | El Mirage (AZ) | 85335 |
| Sun City W Post Office | Sun City West (AZ) | 85375 |
| Surpr Post Office | Surprise (AZ) | 85374 |
| Youngtown Post Office | Youngtown (AZ) | 85363 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Surprise , Nebraska city in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 40 people.
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | County seat and capital city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, fifth largest city in the United States by population |
| Mesa | 528,159 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Glendale | 255,307 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Peoria | 179,872 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Avondale | 88,914 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| El Mirage | 36,481 | City in Arizona |
Distance to Other Cities
Surprise distances to largest Arizona cities
