| ZIP Code | 85201 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/928 |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft |
| Latitude | 33.433545 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.8504 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 874 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,409 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 4,665 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 5,537 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,035 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,926 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,725 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,349/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,099 |
| Vacant Units | 1,980 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,099 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,980 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 85201 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 52,484, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 85201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,725 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85201 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $292,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,349 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 85201 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85201 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 85201 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 52,484 residents, a median household income of $63,725, and a median home value of $292,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.