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Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85203

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

35,541
1,498/sq mi
$73,578
Median income
$439,100
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mesa pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,498
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 35,541 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 1,498 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,578 (1% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,587. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $439,100 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,534 a month; 56.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 85203 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Maricopa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 85203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85203.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85203, 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

35,541

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

1,498

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85203?

33.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$73,578

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$35,587

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85203 ranks nationally

Mesa, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,578 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,112

Total Housing Units

13,337

Occupied Units

775

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$439,100

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,534

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

351

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+251%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85203 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.9% 225
2021 +19.9% 269
2022 +23.4% 333
2023 +0.5% 334
2024 +5.0% 351

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 798 business establishments in ZIP 85203, employing approximately 7,037 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,364,000.

798

Businesses

7,037

Employees

$313.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 143 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 14.2%
Construction 112 14.0%
Retail trade 74 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 53 6.6%
Finance and insurance 47 5.9%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Wholesale trade 11 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Manufacturing 9 1.1%
Information 8 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 85203 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 85203 ranks #7 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 85203 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 85203 ranks #5 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
85213 Mesa, AZ 31,797 2.0 mi
85201 Mesa, AZ 46,092 2.9 mi
85204 Mesa, AZ 60,885 3.8 mi
85256 Scottsdale, AZ 4,974 4.2 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 4.7 mi
85205 Mesa, AZ 39,858 5.1 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 6.8 mi
85257 Scottsdale, AZ 26,755 6.5 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 6.2 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 6.2 mi

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Pop: 69,810
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Pop: 65,485
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Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
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Pop: 60,885
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Pop: 60,161
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85203 in? ▼
ZIP code 85203 (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 85203? ▼
ZIP code 85203 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 35,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85203 is $73,578, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85203 is $439,100, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85203 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85203? ▼
ZIP code 85203 has 798 business establishments employing approximately 7,037 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85203 are: Health care and social assistance (143), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Construction (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85203 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 85203? ▼
In ZIP code 85203, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 85203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85203 is 24.9 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 85203? ▼
In ZIP code 85203, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85203 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.