Why Arizona Leads U.S. Relocation in 2025
In 2024, 25.87 million Americans—or 7.8% of the population—moved. By mid-2025, MovingPlace analyzed 6.3 million relocations and found Arizona dominates with 10 of the top 100 inbound ZIP codes. The 85142 ZIP in Queen Creek is the 6th most popular nationwide, with 3,059 moves. Suburban areas like Cypress, TX and Winter Garden, FL also appear at the top, but Arizona suburbs are unique for their blend of affordability, new housing, and job growth in the Valley of the Sun.
Q: Is Phoenix a good place to move in 2025?
A: Yes. Phoenix combines lower housing costs, year-round sun, tech job growth, and strong medical access compared to other U.S. metros.
Top 10 Arizona ZIP Codes Movers Choose
According to MovingPlace’s 2025 relocation data, these are the hottest Arizona ZIP codes for inbound moves:
| ZIP | City | Move Count |
|---|
| 85142 | Queen Creek | 3,059 |
| 85338 | Goodyear | 2,829 |
| 85383 | Peoria | 2,605 |
| 85326 | Buckeye | 2,283 |
| 85387 | Surprise | 2,250 |
| 85212 | Mesa | 2,114 |
| 85138 | Maricopa | 1,927 |
| 85140 | San Tan Valley | 1,822 |
| 85255 | Scottsdale | 1,784 |
| 85032 | Phoenix | 1,663 |
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Affordable Suburbs Driving Growth
Four Phoenix suburbs—Maricopa, Buckeye, San Tan Valley, and Goodyear—rank among the nation’s fastest-growing and most affordable, with home values under $500,000. As of 2025, Zillow reports average home values of $360,155 in Maricopa, $408,000 in Buckeye, $410,000 in San Tan Valley, and $483,000 in Goodyear. Each community saw ~10% population growth, reinforcing Phoenix’s Boom Town status and offering newer housing, strong schools, and community amenities.
