Like many cities on the west side of the metro Phoenix area, Peoria's roots are based in agriculture. It has since developed both commercial and service industries. Peoria was incorporated in 1954, having been originally settled by farm families who came from Peoria, Illinois, hence the name.
Peoria is most commonly pronounced: pee-oar-ee-yuh. A person who lives in Peoria is called a Peorian.
Peoria is located in the northwest part of Greater Phoenix. The city offices of Peoria are about 20 miles (about 35 minutes) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Generally, Phoenix and Glendale are to the south and east, and Sun City and Surprise are to the west. Peoria, Arizona covers about 170 square miles, and the elevation of Peoria is about 1,142 feet.
County: Maricopa
Area Code: 623
Zip Codes: 85345, 85380, 85381, 85382, 85383, 85385
