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Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85206

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

33,154
1,342/sq mi
$75,607
Median income
$357,900
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,342
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.7 square miles in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 33,154 residents, producing a population density of 1,342 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 85206 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85206 sits at $75,607 (4% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $41,243. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $357,900 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,818 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, 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 85206 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 85206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85206.

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 85206, 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

33,154

Population

24.7

Area (sq mi)

1,342

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85206?

47.2

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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?

$75,607

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$41,243

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85206 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,607 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,109

Total Housing Units

16,524

Occupied Units

2,585

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$357,900

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,818

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85206 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 214
2021 +18.5% 254
2022 +25.6% 319
2023 -4.8% 304
2024 +6.6% 324

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 85206, employing approximately 23,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,200,418,000.

1,237

Businesses

23,612

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 337 27.2%
Retail trade 179 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 152 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 112 9.1%
Finance and insurance 95 7.7%
Construction 82 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 73 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Wholesale trade 15 1.2%
Educational services 13 1.1%
Information 12 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 85206 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 85206 ranks #9 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 85206 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 85206 ranks #7 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
85205 Mesa, AZ 39,858 2.5 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 2.5 mi
85204 Mesa, AZ 60,885 4.1 mi
85296 Gilbert, AZ 36,799 4.4 mi
85208 Mesa, AZ 34,762 5.2 mi
85209 Mesa, AZ 37,377 4.8 mi
85213 Mesa, AZ 31,797 4.7 mi
85295 Gilbert, AZ 38,332 6.4 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 7.3 mi
85297 Gilbert, AZ 26,979 8.3 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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Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85206 in? ▼
ZIP code 85206 (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 85206? ▼
ZIP code 85206 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 33,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85206 is $75,607, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85206 is $357,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85206 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85206? ▼
ZIP code 85206 has 1,237 business establishments employing approximately 23,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85206 are: Health care and social assistance (337), Retail trade (179), Professional, scientific, and technical services (152). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85206 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 85206? ▼
In ZIP code 85206, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 85206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85206 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 85206? ▼
In ZIP code 85206, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85206 is 8.6% 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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