85202 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85202 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 6.24 square miles and serves a population of 39,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480/928.
About ZIP code 85202
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $61,522.
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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,894
population
6.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85202 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85202
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85210 Mesa (2 mi)
85282 Tempe (3.1 mi)
85283 Tempe (3.8 mi)
85287 Tempe (4 mi)
85201 Mesa (4.1 mi)
85224 Chandler (4.3 mi)
85233 Gilbert (4.4 mi)
85281 Tempe (4.6 mi)
85284 Tempe (4.8 mi)
85225 Chandler (5.1 mi)
85204 Mesa (5.2 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,894 |
| Population density | 6,393 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3858 |
| Longitude | -111.8756 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480/928 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
39,894
Population
6,393
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$61,522
Median household income
$34,087
Per capita income
$306,300
Median home value
$1,292
Median monthly rent
48.2%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
9,334
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,488
Under 5
1,437
1,229
5–9
1,187
1,161
10–14
1,121
1,088
15–19
1,052
1,945
20–24
1,879
3,974
25–34
3,840
2,699
35–44
2,607
2,256
45–54
2,179
963
55–59
931
1,131
60–64
1,093
1,444
65–74
1,395
638
75–84
617
275
85+
265
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,748 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 31,146 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,634 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.7%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Two or more races
9.8%
Other race
8.6%
Black or African American
6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.8%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,253 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,156 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,596 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 4,053 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,038 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,770 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,038 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.6% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $61,522 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
$300k–$500k
42.7%
$500k–$1M
8.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,292 |
| Owner occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter occupied | 51.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 39.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 46.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% |
| Electricity | 89.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,634 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,780 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,633 | 27.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,870 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,751 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,408 | 20.1% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.5% | 40.7% |
| Married | 38.6% | 38.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 398 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 461 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,466 | 38.7% |
| High school | 1,372 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,248 | 36.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.8% |
| Carpool | 14.2% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
26.7%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,472 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,969 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 2,623 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,977 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 338 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,481 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 34,987 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 17,321 | 43.4% |
| Foreign born | 494 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,413 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,703 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,383 | 11% |
| Italian | 3,240 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 1,574 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 749 | 1.9% |
| English | 382 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 223 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 127 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 71 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85202
What city is ZIP code 85202 in?
ZIP code 85202 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85202 in?
ZIP code 85202 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85202?
16% of residents in ZIP code 85202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85202?
The median home value in ZIP code 85202 is $306,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 85202?
ZIP code 85202 has an estimated population of 39,894 residents, with a density of 6,397 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85202?
The median household income in ZIP code 85202 is $61,522, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85202 in?
ZIP code 85202 observes the MST timezone.