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Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85204

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

60,885
2,373/sq mi
$72,216
Median income
$351,300
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mesa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
2,373
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.7 square miles in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 60,885 residents, producing a population density of 2,373 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 85204 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85204 sits at $72,216 (1% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $32,264. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $351,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,566 per month, and 58.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85204 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 85204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85204.

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 85204, 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

60,885

Population

25.7

Area (sq mi)

2,373

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85204?

33.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%

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?

$72,216

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,264

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85204 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,216 Top 50% higher than 50% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

24,537

Total Housing Units

23,298

Occupied Units

1,239

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.2%
Renter 41.8%

$351,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,566

Median Rent

1980

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85204 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 236
2021 +21.6% 286
2022 +20.9% 346
2023 +0.8% 349
2024 +4.7% 365

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 1,237 business establishments in ZIP 85204, employing approximately 16,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $808,869,000.

1,237

Businesses

16,824

Employees

$808.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 162 13.1%
Retail trade 161 13.0%
Construction 152 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 145 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 127 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 98 7.9%
Finance and insurance 90 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 5.7%
Wholesale trade 44 3.6%
Manufacturing 34 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.8%
Information 18 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.2%
Educational services 13 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 85204 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 85204 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85204 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 85204 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 3.2 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 3.4 mi
85203 Mesa, AZ 35,541 3.8 mi
85213 Mesa, AZ 31,797 3.7 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 4.1 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 3.6 mi
85201 Mesa, AZ 46,092 4.4 mi
85202 Mesa, AZ 37,275 5.1 mi
85205 Mesa, AZ 39,858 4.7 mi
85296 Gilbert, AZ 36,799 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85204 in? ▼
ZIP code 85204 (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 85204? ▼
ZIP code 85204 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 60,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85204 is $72,216, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85204 is $351,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85204 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85204? ▼
ZIP code 85204 has 1,237 business establishments employing approximately 16,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85204 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Retail trade (161), Construction (152). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85204 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 85204? ▼
In ZIP code 85204, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 85204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85204 is 24.8 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 85204? ▼
In ZIP code 85204, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85204 is 14.2% 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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