| ZIP Code | 85203 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft |
| Latitude | 33.450359 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.802894 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 577 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,786 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 2,899 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 4,233 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,402 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,689 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,851 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $388,300 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,388/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,020 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,020 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 85203 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 37,435, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.3 years. Economically, 85203 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,851 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85203 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $388,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,388 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.6%) and renters (43.4%). Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 85203 is majority White (55.88%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85203 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 85203 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 37,435 residents, a median household income of $72,851, and a median home value of $388,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.