| ZIP Code | 85202 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480/928 |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft |
| Latitude | 33.379757 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.875018 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 620 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,994 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 2,730 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 5,515 (22.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,157 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,621 (35%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,582 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $334,200 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,431/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,077 |
| Vacant Units | 1,412 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,077 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,412 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 85202 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 39,292, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 85202 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,582 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85202 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $334,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,431 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.3%) and renters (49.7%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 85202 is majority White (51.39%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85202 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 85202 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,292 residents, a median household income of $66,582, and a median home value of $334,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.