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Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85201

Maricopa County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

46,092
1,906/sq mi
$67,294
Median income
$328,800
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mesa pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,906
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.2 square miles in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 46,092 residents, producing a population density of 1,906 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85201 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85201 sits at $67,294 (7% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $34,993. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $328,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,445 per month, and 39.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 85201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85201, Mesa, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

46,092

Population

24.2

Area (sq mi)

1,906

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85201?

32.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,294

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$34,993

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85201 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,294 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,779

Total Housing Units

20,746

Occupied Units

2,033

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.4%
Renter 60.6%

$328,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,445

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85201 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 243
2021 +21.5% 295
2022 +22.2% 361
2023 +0.1% 361
2024 +3.5% 374

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,035 business establishments in ZIP 85201, employing approximately 16,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $844,902,000.

1,035

Businesses

16,452

Employees

$844.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 154 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 144 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 138 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 136 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 95 9.2%
Construction 77 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.8%
Finance and insurance 52 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.0%
Wholesale trade 30 2.9%
Information 24 2.3%
Manufacturing 23 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 85201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85201 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85201 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 3.1 mi
85203 Mesa, AZ 35,541 2.9 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 3.8 mi
85256 Scottsdale, AZ 4,974 4.7 mi
85281 Tempe, AZ 57,348 4.7 mi
85213 Mesa, AZ 31,797 4.7 mi
85257 Scottsdale, AZ 26,755 4.3 mi
85204 Mesa, AZ 60,885 4.4 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 6.1 mi
85282 Tempe, AZ 48,671 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

Maricopa County Mesa, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85201 in? ▼
ZIP code 85201 (Mesa) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85201? ▼
ZIP code 85201 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 46,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85201 is $67,294, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85201 is $328,800, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85201 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85201? ▼
ZIP code 85201 has 1,035 business establishments employing approximately 16,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85201 are: Retail trade (154), Accommodation and food services (144), Health care and social assistance (138). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85201 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85201? ▼
In ZIP code 85201, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85201 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85201? ▼
In ZIP code 85201, approximately 39.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85201 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mesa, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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