| ZIP Code | 85208 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,505 ft |
| Latitude | 33.402405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.632073 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 266 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,494 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 4,276 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 4,821 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,455 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,417 (21.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,452 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,438/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,699 |
| Vacant Units | 3,422 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,699 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,422 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 85208 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 37,840, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 85208 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,452 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85208 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,438 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 85208 is majority White (65.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85208 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 85208 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,840 residents, a median household income of $68,452, and a median home value of $261,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.