Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85207

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

44,744
579/sq mi
$108,699
Median income
$505,000
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
579
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85207 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85207 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.3 square miles in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. The area is home to 44,744 residents, producing a population density of 579 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 85207 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85207 sits at $108,699 (50% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $58,000. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $505,000 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,791 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85207 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Maricopa County, so you can benchmark 85207 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 85207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85207.

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 85207, 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

44,744

Population

77.3

Area (sq mi)

579

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85207?

46.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$108,699

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$58,000

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85207 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,699 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

23,001

Total Housing Units

19,921

Occupied Units

3,080

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$505,000

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,791

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85207 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 217
2021 +19.2% 259
2022 +25.1% 324
2023 +0.3% 325
2024 +3.0% 335

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 780 business establishments in ZIP 85207, employing approximately 5,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,797,000.

780

Businesses

5,005

Employees

$289.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 128 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 118 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 101 12.9%
Retail trade 90 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 5.8%
Finance and insurance 35 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 32 4.1%
Wholesale trade 28 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.2%
Manufacturing 13 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Information 7 0.9%

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 85207 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 85207 ranks #2 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 85207 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 85207 ranks #3 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
85208 Mesa, AZ 34,762 3.6 mi
85209 Mesa, AZ 37,377 5.2 mi
85205 Mesa, AZ 39,858 4.9 mi
85215 Mesa, AZ 15,963 5.2 mi
85120 Apache Junction, AZ 28,168 5.3 mi
85212 Mesa, AZ 24,492 9.1 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 6.1 mi
85213 Mesa, AZ 31,797 7.7 mi
85119 Apache Junction, AZ 21,219 8.3 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85207 in?
ZIP code 85207 (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 85207?
ZIP code 85207 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 44,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85207?
The median household income in ZIP 85207 is $108,699, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85207?
The median home value in ZIP 85207 is $505,000, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85207 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85207?
ZIP code 85207 has 780 business establishments employing approximately 5,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85207 are: Construction (128), Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Health care and social assistance (101). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85207?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85207 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 85207?
In ZIP code 85207, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 85207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85207 is 26.0 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 85207?
In ZIP code 85207, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85207 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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