Mesa, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85208
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,762
- 1,494/sq mi High-density area
- $69,390
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesa pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,494
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85208 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 85208 (Mesa, AZ) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.1 in 2023 to 354.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 34,762 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 1,494 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85208 reports a modest median household income of $69,390 (4% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,783. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $286,200 (15% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,631; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maricopa County, so 85208 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 85208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85208.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 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 85208, 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
34,762
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
1,494
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85208?
46.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
9.9%
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?
$69,390
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$34,783
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85208 ranks nationally
Mesa, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,390 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,609housing units
18,609
Total Housing Units
15,271
Occupied Units
3,338
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,631
Median Rent
1989
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
354
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+254%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85208 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 230 |
| 2021 | +21.0% | 278 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 341 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 333 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 354 |
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 295 business establishments in ZIP 85208, employing approximately 2,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,179,000.
295
Businesses
2,914
Employees
$111.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 85208 vs 85209 →
ZIP 85208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85234
Gilbert (85234)
50,014 residents
- 85207
Mesa (85207)
44,744 residents
- 85205
Mesa (85205)
39,858 residents
- 85209
Mesa (85209)
37,377 residents
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
36,799 residents
- 85208
Mesa (85208)
34,762 residents
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
33,154 residents
- 85120
Apache Junction (85120)
28,168 residents
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
24,492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85208 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85212
Mesa (85212)
$125,902 median income
- 85234
Gilbert (85234)
$121,102 median income
- 85296
Gilbert (85296)
$118,982 median income
- 85207
Mesa (85207)
$108,699 median income
- 85215
Mesa (85215)
$98,831 median income
- 85209
Mesa (85209)
$84,432 median income
- 85206
Mesa (85206)
$75,607 median income
- 85205
Mesa (85205)
$73,283 median income
- 85119
Apache Junction (85119)
$71,585 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85208 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85209 | Mesa, AZ | 37,377 | 1.7 mi |
| 85207 | Mesa, AZ | 44,744 | 3.6 mi |
| 85120 | Apache Junction, AZ | 28,168 | 3.5 mi |
| 85212 | Mesa, AZ | 24,492 | 5.5 mi |
| 85206 | Mesa, AZ | 33,154 | 5.2 mi |
| 85205 | Mesa, AZ | 39,858 | 5.6 mi |
| 85119 | Apache Junction, AZ | 21,219 | 7.3 mi |
| 85234 | Gilbert, AZ | 50,014 | 6.9 mi |
| 85215 | Mesa, AZ | 15,963 | 8.1 mi |
| 85296 | Gilbert, AZ | 36,799 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85208, 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 (34,762 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 85208 in?
ZIP code 85208 (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 85208?
ZIP code 85208 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 34,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85208?
The median household income in ZIP 85208 is $69,390, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85208?
The median home value in ZIP 85208 is $286,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85208 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85208?
ZIP code 85208 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 2,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85208 are: Construction (52), Retail trade (41), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85208 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 85208?
In ZIP code 85208, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 85208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85208 is 24.1 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 85208?
In ZIP code 85208, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85208 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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