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Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85213

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

31,797
1,296/sq mi
$103,969
Median income
$438,900
Median home value
41.3%
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 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,296
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, with 31,797 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 1,296 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85213 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,969 (43% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $46,659. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Housing costs here run $438,900 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,730 a month; 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 85213, plus 6 more within Maricopa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 85213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesa, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85213.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85213, 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

31,797

Population

24.5

Area (sq mi)

1,296

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85213?

38.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$103,969

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$46,659

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85213 ranks nationally

Mesa, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,969 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,223

Total Housing Units

13,117

Occupied Units

2,106

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$438,900

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,730

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85213 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 213
2021 +20.1% 255
2022 +21.2% 309
2023 +1.8% 315
2024 +6.5% 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 723 business establishments in ZIP 85213, employing approximately 5,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,395,000.

723

Businesses

5,904

Employees

$275.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 16.9%
Construction 111 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 111 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.8%
Retail trade 65 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 6.9%
Finance and insurance 33 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 32 4.4%
Wholesale trade 21 2.9%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Educational services 13 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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 85213 vs 85203 →

ZIP 85213 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 85213 ranks #0 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 85213 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 85213 ranks #4 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
85203 Mesa, AZ 35,541 2.0 mi
85205 Mesa, AZ 39,858 3.2 mi
85204 Mesa, AZ 60,885 3.7 mi
85201 Mesa, AZ 46,092 4.7 mi
85206 Mesa, AZ 33,154 4.7 mi
85234 Gilbert, AZ 50,014 6.1 mi
85256 Scottsdale, AZ 4,974 5.5 mi
85210 Mesa, AZ 36,464 5.9 mi
85233 Gilbert, AZ 37,564 7.1 mi
85207 Mesa, AZ 44,744 7.7 mi

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Pop: 69,810
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Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
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Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
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Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85213 in? ▼
ZIP code 85213 (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 85213? ▼
ZIP code 85213 in Mesa, AZ has a population of 31,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85213 is $103,969, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85213 is $438,900, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85213 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85213? ▼
ZIP code 85213 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 5,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85213 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Construction (111), Health care and social assistance (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85213 increased by 6.5% 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 85213? ▼
In ZIP code 85213, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 85213? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85213 is 23.2 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 85213? ▼
In ZIP code 85213, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85213 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.