Maricopa County, Arizona
Kitchen remodeling in Sun City, AZ
Sun City has 26,626 homes, 84% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1973.
The homes of Sun City
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Sun City CDP.
More homes in Sun City were built in the 1970s than in any other decade, 58% of them, followed by the 1960s at 29%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 51 years old, unless it has been redone since.
89% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Sun City is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85351 | 20,159 | 86% | 1972 | 91% |
| 85373 | 10,664 | 88% | 1980 | 51% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Phoenix area earn a median $29.43 an hour and plumbers $30.65, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Phoenix area.
Before you sign: Arizona
Arizona requires a contractor’s license for a job of $1,000 or more in total, and for smaller jobs that need a building permit or are part of a larger project.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Arizona · Permits · What it costs
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