| ZIP Code | 85204 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft |
| Latitude | 33.39572 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.786608 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,737 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,536 (28%) |
| Some College | 6,280 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 7,314 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,802 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,999 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,474 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,426/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,536 |
| Vacant Units | 1,480 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,536 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,480 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 85204 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 65,018, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 85204 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,474 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85204 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,426 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.1%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 85204 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85204 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 85204 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 65,018 residents, a median household income of $69,474, and a median home value of $296,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.