85206 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85206 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 9.39 square miles and serves a population of 36,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85206
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $64,665. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,378
population
9.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85206 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85206
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85205 Mesa (2.5 mi)
85234 Gilbert (2.8 mi)
85204 Mesa (3.8 mi)
85213 Mesa (4.6 mi)
85296 Gilbert (4.8 mi)
85208 Mesa (5 mi)
85209 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85295 Gilbert (6.4 mi)
85207 Mesa (6.5 mi)
85233 Gilbert (6.6 mi)
85203 Mesa (6.8 mi)
85212 Mesa (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,378 |
| Population density | 3,874 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3974 |
| Longitude | -111.7192 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
36,378
Population
3,874
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$64,665
Median household income
$37,347
Per capita income
$287,100
Median home value
$1,542
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
13,215
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
918
Under 5
1,057
806
5–9
928
797
10–14
918
804
15–19
925
951
20–24
1,094
2,278
25–34
2,622
1,737
35–44
1,998
1,440
45–54
1,657
929
55–59
1,068
1,113
60–64
1,281
2,475
65–74
2,848
1,817
75–84
2,090
849
85+
978
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,248 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,130 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 11,057 | 30.4% |
| Median age | 46.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Two or more races
8.9%
Other race
4.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,537 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,025 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3,615 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 1,778 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,450 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 558 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 431 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $64,665 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.7%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
37.7%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,542 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 49.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.2% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.4% |
| Electricity | 82.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,789 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,074 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,593 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,557 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,484 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,206 | 45.0% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 22.8% |
| Married | 51.4% | 42.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 19.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 230 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,669 | 39.8% |
| High school | 1,319 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,130 | 31.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
11.2%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 28.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 9.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,914 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,403 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,294 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,058 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 89 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,278 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 33,032 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,903 | 35.5% |
| Foreign born | 246 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,100 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,475 | 47.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,972 | 13.7% |
| Arab | 4,074 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,333 | 9.2% |
| Polish | 722 | 2% |
| Irish | 316 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 291 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 218 | 0.6% |
| German | 155 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 86 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85206
What city is ZIP code 85206 in?
ZIP code 85206 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85206 in?
ZIP code 85206 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Does ZIP code 85206 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 85206 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 85206 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 85206 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 85206 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 85206 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 85206?
ZIP code 85206 has an estimated population of 36,378 residents, with a density of 3,875 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 85206 in?
ZIP code 85206 observes the MST timezone.