Mesa, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85210
Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,464
- 2,139/sq mi High-density area
- $61,957
- Median income Below-median income area
- $337,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,139
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85210 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 85210 (Mesa, AZ) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.9 in 2023 to 347.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 36,464 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 2,139 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85210 reports a modest median household income of $61,957 (15% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,702. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $337,800 (0% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,497; 42.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, 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 85210 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 85210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85210.
- Construction
Construction
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
145 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
132 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 85210, 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
36,464
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
2,139
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85210?
32.1
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
20.5%
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?
$61,957
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$31,702
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85210 ranks nationally
Mesa, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,957 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
16,235housing units
16,235
Total Housing Units
15,238
Occupied Units
997
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,497
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
347
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+247%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85210 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 231 |
| 2021 | +20.9% | 280 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 345 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 342 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 347 |
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 1,357 business establishments in ZIP 85210, employing approximately 21,638 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,208,941,000.
1,357
Businesses
21,638
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 191 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 182 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 154 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 145 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 132 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 87 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 2.6% |
| Information | 15 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.5% |
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 85210 vs 85202 →
ZIP 85210 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
69,810 residents
- 85204
Mesa (85204)
60,885 residents
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
48,671 residents
- 85201
Mesa (85201)
46,092 residents
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
44,813 residents
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
42,796 residents
- 85233
Gilbert (85233)
37,564 residents
- 85202
Mesa (85202)
37,275 residents
- 85210
Mesa (85210)
36,464 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85210 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85210 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
- 85224
Chandler (85224)
$94,516 median income
- 85225
Chandler (85225)
$88,676 median income
- 85283
Tempe (85283)
$84,568 median income
- 85282
Tempe (85282)
$79,036 median income
- 85203
Mesa (85203)
$73,578 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 85210 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85202 | Mesa, AZ | 37,275 | 1.9 mi |
| 85201 | Mesa, AZ | 46,092 | 3.1 mi |
| 85204 | Mesa, AZ | 60,885 | 3.2 mi |
| 85233 | Gilbert, AZ | 37,564 | 3.2 mi |
| 85225 | Chandler, AZ | 69,810 | 5.0 mi |
| 85282 | Tempe, AZ | 48,671 | 5.1 mi |
| 85203 | Mesa, AZ | 35,541 | 4.7 mi |
| 85224 | Chandler, AZ | 42,796 | 5.0 mi |
| 85283 | Tempe, AZ | 44,813 | 5.4 mi |
| 85256 | Scottsdale, AZ | 4,974 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85210, 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 (36,464 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 85210 in?
ZIP code 85210 (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 85210?
ZIP code 85210 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 36,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85210?
The median household income in ZIP 85210 is $61,957, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85210?
The median home value in ZIP 85210 is $337,800, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85210 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85210?
ZIP code 85210 has 1,357 business establishments employing approximately 21,638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85210 are: Construction (191), Health care and social assistance (182), Retail trade (154). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85210 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 85210?
In ZIP code 85210, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 85210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85210 is 25.4 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 85210?
In ZIP code 85210, approximately 42.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85210 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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