| ZIP Code | 85212 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft |
| Latitude | 33.320607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.630757 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.15 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,531 (18.2%) |
| Some College | 3,837 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 5,165 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 3,149 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,668 (41.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,404 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $530,700 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,024/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,576 |
| Vacant Units | 778 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,576 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 778 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
ZIP code 85212 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 50,427, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 85212 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,404 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85212 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $530,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,024 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 85212 is majority White (65.84%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85212 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 85212 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 50,427 residents, a median household income of $123,404, and a median home value of $530,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.