85204 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85204 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 9.91 square miles and serves a population of 66,851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85204
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 $277,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $65,836.
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.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
66,851
population
9.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85204 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85204
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85234 Gilbert (3.2 mi)
85210 Mesa (3.3 mi)
85213 Mesa (3.8 mi)
85206 Mesa (3.8 mi)
85233 Gilbert (3.9 mi)
85203 Mesa (4.4 mi)
85296 Gilbert (4.6 mi)
85205 Mesa (4.6 mi)
85201 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85202 Mesa (5.2 mi)
85225 Chandler (5.4 mi)
85295 Gilbert (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 66,851 |
| Population density | 6,746 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3973 |
| Longitude | -111.7858 |
| 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 | 44.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
66,851
Population
6,746
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$65,836
Median household income
$29,212
Per capita income
$277,100
Median home value
$1,330
Median monthly rent
58.0%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
14,814
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,549
Under 5
2,484
2,457
5–9
2,395
2,702
10–14
2,633
2,001
15–19
1,951
2,334
20–24
2,274
5,731
25–34
5,586
4,617
35–44
4,500
4,269
45–54
4,160
1,985
55–59
1,935
1,626
60–64
1,584
2,148
65–74
2,094
1,099
75–84
1,072
337
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,655 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 49,196 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,078 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
11.6%
Other race
9.5%
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,643 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,266 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 9,501 | 11.6% |
| Other race | 7,804 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,571 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,582 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 731 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $65,836 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.1%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
37.0%
$300k–$500k
34.1%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,330 |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 58.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 30.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.5% |
| Electricity | 81.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,732 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,567 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,429 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,531 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,588 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,212 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 34.2% |
| Married | 42.6% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 852 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 762 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 7,892 | 50.0% |
| High school | 3,325 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,956 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
24.7%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 25.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,647 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 18.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,818 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 7,945 | 12.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,524 | 12.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 216 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,135 | 82.5% |
| Born in same state | 53,975 | 80.7% |
| Born in different state | 30,365 | 45.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,160 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,716 | 17.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,860 | 24.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,192 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 5,041 | 7.5% |
| Italian | 4,916 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 619 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 428 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 374 | 0.6% |
| German | 270 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 216 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85204
What part of Mesa is ZIP code 85204?
ZIP code 85204 covers a portion of Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County.
What county is ZIP code 85204 in?
ZIP code 85204 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85204?
16% of residents in ZIP code 85204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 85204?
ZIP code 85204 has an estimated population of 66,851 residents, with a density of 6,747 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85204?
The median home value in ZIP code 85204 is $277,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85204?
The median household income in ZIP code 85204 is $65,836, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85204 in?
ZIP code 85204 observes the MST timezone.