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 High-density area
- $73,578
- Median income Near-median income area
- $439,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85203 (Mesa, AZ) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.3 in 2023 to 351.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,587. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $439,100 (30% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,534; 56.6% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85203 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 85203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 85203?
33.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
12.6%
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?
$73,578
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
14,112housing units
14,112
Total Housing Units
13,337
Occupied Units
775
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,100
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85203 vs 85213 →
ZIP 85203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85204
Mesa (85204)
60,885 residents
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
46,092 residents
- 85205
Mesa (85205)
39,858 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85202
Mesa (85202)
37,275 residents
- 85210
Mesa (85210)
36,464 residents
- 85203
Mesa (85203)
35,541 residents
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
33,154 residents
- 85213
Mesa (85213)
31,797 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85203 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
$111,160 median income
- 85213
Mesa (85213)
$103,969 median income
- 85257
Scottsdale (85257)
$86,962 median income
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
$75,607 median income
- 85203
Mesa (85203)
$73,578 median income
- 85205
Mesa (85205)
$73,283 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 85203 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85203, 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 (35,541 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 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.
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