| ZIP Code | 85215 |
|---|---|
| City | Mesa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft |
| Latitude | 33.511896 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.579396 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.0% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 51 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,917 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 1,597 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 2,184 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,500 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,723 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,310 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $398,400 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,755/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,146 |
| Vacant Units | 1,576 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,146 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,576 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 85215 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. With a population of 16,600, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55 years. Economically, 85215 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,310 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85215 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $398,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,755 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 85215 is primarily White (78.64%). Residents are well-educated — 48.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85215 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 85215 in Mesa, AZ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,600 residents, a median household income of $90,310, and a median home value of $398,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.