Mesa, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85202
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,275
- 2,289/sq mi High-density area
- $71,619
- Median income Near-median income area
- $370,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesa pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,289
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85202 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85202 (Mesa, AZ) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.7 in 2023 to 371.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 37,275 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 2,289 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,619 (1% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,271. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $370,900 (10% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,594; 50.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 85202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85202.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
75 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85202, Mesa, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,275
Population
16.3
Area (sq mi)
2,289
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85202?
33.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
11.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,619
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,271
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85202 ranks nationally
Mesa, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,619 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,154housing units
18,154
Total Housing Units
16,798
Occupied Units
1,356
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,900
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,594
Median Rent
1979
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
372
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+272%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85202 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 243 |
| 2021 | +20.8% | 294 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 356 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 356 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 372 |
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 938 business establishments in ZIP 85202, employing approximately 16,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $898,695,000.
938
Businesses
16,729
Employees
$898.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 126 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 60 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85202 vs 85210 →
ZIP 85202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
69,810 residents
- 85204
Mesa (85204)
60,885 residents
- 85281
Tempe (85281)
57,348 residents
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
48,671 residents
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
46,092 residents
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
44,813 residents
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
42,796 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85202
Mesa (85202)
37,275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85202 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85284
Tempe (85284)
$156,146 median income
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
$111,160 median income
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
$94,516 median income
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
$88,676 median income
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
$84,568 median income
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
$79,036 median income
- 85204
Mesa (85204)
$72,216 median income
- 85202
Mesa (85202)
$71,619 median income
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
$67,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85202 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85210 | Mesa, AZ | 36,464 | 1.9 mi |
| 85224 | Chandler, AZ | 42,796 | 4.1 mi |
| 85282 | Tempe, AZ | 48,671 | 3.4 mi |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 44,813 | 3.5 mi |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 46,092 | 3.8 mi |
| 85233 | Gilbert, AZ | 37,564 | 4.2 mi |
| 85204 | Mesa, AZ | 60,885 | 5.1 mi |
| 85281 | Tempe, AZ | 57,348 | 4.5 mi |
| 85284 | Tempe, AZ | 16,479 | 4.7 mi |
| 85225 | Chandler, AZ | 69,810 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85202, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,275 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85202 in?
ZIP code 85202 (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 85202?
ZIP code 85202 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 37,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85202?
The median household income in ZIP 85202 is $71,619, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85202?
The median home value in ZIP 85202 is $370,900, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85202 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85202?
ZIP code 85202 has 938 business establishments employing approximately 16,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85202 are: Health care and social assistance (166), Retail trade (126), Accommodation and food services (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85202 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 85202?
In ZIP code 85202, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 85202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85202 is 22.5 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 85202?
In ZIP code 85202, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85202 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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