85201 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85201 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 9.45 square miles and serves a population of 51,840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85201
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 $251,800. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $57,684. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,840
population
9.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85203 Mesa (2.6 mi)
85210 Mesa (4 mi)
85202 Mesa (4.1 mi)
85281 Tempe (4.2 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (4.2 mi)
85287 Tempe (4.8 mi)
85213 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85204 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85251 Scottsdale (5.2 mi)
85282 Tempe (5.5 mi)
85256 Scottsdale (5.9 mi)
85250 Scottsdale (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,840 |
| Population density | 5,486 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4432 |
| Longitude | -111.8553 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
51,840
Population
5,486
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$57,684
Median household income
$30,940
Per capita income
$251,800
Median home value
$1,231
Median monthly rent
36.2%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
9,787
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,408
Under 5
1,361
1,529
5–9
1,477
1,885
10–14
1,822
1,692
15–19
1,635
2,632
20–24
2,543
5,596
25–34
5,407
3,922
35–44
3,789
2,483
45–54
2,400
1,369
55–59
1,323
1,185
60–64
1,144
1,441
65–74
1,392
863
75–84
834
360
85+
348
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,335 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 40,505 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,238 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.3%
Hispanic or Latino
18.4%
Two or more races
13.1%
Other race
9.5%
Black or African American
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,012 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,665 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,310 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 6,023 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,817 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,153 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,309 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.4% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $57,684 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
31.8%
$300k–$500k
30.1%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,231 |
| Owner occupied | 36.2% |
| Renter occupied | 63.8% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 30.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.9% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% |
| Electricity | 85.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,264 | 29.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,369 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,667 | 27.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,678 | 31.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,155 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,202 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.9% | 41.0% |
| Married | 31.8% | 34.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 310 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 766 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,395 | 42.4% |
| High school | 2,648 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,605 | 28.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Professional & management
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Retail trade
12.3%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Construction
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.4%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.4% |
| Carpool | 15.1% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
24.8%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
21.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 22.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 53.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,354 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,071 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 4,765 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,209 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 333 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,683 | 86.2% |
| Born in same state | 44,244 | 85.3% |
| Born in different state | 23,051 | 44.5% |
| Foreign born | 439 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,157 | 13.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,536 | 35.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,337 | 8.4% |
| French | 3,599 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 1,381 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 588 | 1.1% |
| English | 582 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 221 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 155 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 145 | 0.3% |
| German | 90 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85201
What part of Mesa is ZIP code 85201?
ZIP code 85201 covers a portion of Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85201 in?
ZIP code 85201 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85201 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 85201 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85201?
17% of residents in ZIP code 85201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 85201?
ZIP code 85201 has an estimated population of 51,840 residents, with a density of 5,484 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85201?
The median household income in ZIP code 85201 is $57,684, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85201 in?
ZIP code 85201 observes the MST timezone.