85203 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85203 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 9.26 square miles and serves a population of 38,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85203
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 $359,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $69,274.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,202
population
9.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85213 Mesa (2.6 mi)
85201 Mesa (2.6 mi)
85256 Scottsdale (3.6 mi)
85204 Mesa (4.4 mi)
85210 Mesa (5.2 mi)
85205 Mesa (5.6 mi)
85202 Mesa (6.1 mi)
85257 Scottsdale (6.6 mi)
85206 Mesa (6.8 mi)
85281 Tempe (6.8 mi)
85251 Scottsdale (6.9 mi)
85250 Scottsdale (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,202 |
| Population density | 4,125 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4567 |
| Longitude | -111.8123 |
| 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 | 40.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,202
Population
4,125
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$69,274
Median household income
$32,665
Per capita income
$359,600
Median home value
$1,260
Median monthly rent
55.7%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
8,192
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,347
Under 5
1,307
1,452
5–9
1,409
1,472
10–14
1,429
1,389
15–19
1,349
1,599
20–24
1,552
3,186
25–34
3,094
2,238
35–44
2,173
2,286
45–54
2,219
1,023
55–59
993
1,104
60–64
1,071
1,446
65–74
1,403
592
75–84
574
251
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,073 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,129 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,510 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.8%
Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Two or more races
10.4%
Black or African American
4.6%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.7%
Asian
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,025 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,818 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,481 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,992 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 1,941 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,590 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,026 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $69,274 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
19.0%
$300k–$500k
46.9%
$500k–$1M
19.6%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,260 |
| Owner occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter occupied | 44.3% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 57.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.9% |
| Electricity | 82.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,534 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 790 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,750 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,071 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,789 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,344 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 32.0% |
| Married | 48.8% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 351 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 623 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,701 | 45.6% |
| High school | 2,231 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,412 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Professional & management
13.9%
Retail trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Construction
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,814 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 14.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,548 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 2,456 | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,979 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 197 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,989 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 33,459 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,702 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 530 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,213 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,426 | 33.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,930 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 2,480 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,497 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 471 | 1.2% |
| English | 403 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 388 | 1% |
| Irish | 107 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 101 | 0.3% |
| German | 65 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.4% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85203
What city is ZIP code 85203 in?
ZIP code 85203 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85203 in?
ZIP code 85203 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85203?
The median home value in ZIP code 85203 is $359,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 85203?
ZIP code 85203 has an estimated population of 38,202 residents, with a density of 4,126 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85203?
The median household income in ZIP code 85203 is $69,274, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85203 in?
ZIP code 85203 observes the MST timezone.