85209 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85209 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 11.79 square miles and serves a population of 41,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85209
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $75,808. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,012
population
11.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85208 Mesa (1.9 mi)
85212 Mesa (3.3 mi)
85206 Mesa (5.1 mi)
85120 Apache Junction (5.4 mi)
85207 Mesa (5.6 mi)
85205 Mesa (6.3 mi)
85234 Gilbert (6.6 mi)
85119 Apache Junction (7.5 mi)
85296 Gilbert (7.6 mi)
85295 Gilbert (7.9 mi)
85204 Mesa (8.9 mi)
85297 Gilbert (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,012 |
| Population density | 3,479 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3761 |
| Longitude | -111.6343 |
| 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 | 35.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
41,012
Population
3,479
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$75,808
Median household income
$40,418
Per capita income
$327,700
Median home value
$1,653
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
17,439
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
988
Under 5
1,047
1,110
5–9
1,175
972
10–14
1,030
984
15–19
1,042
1,181
20–24
1,251
2,581
25–34
2,734
2,053
35–44
2,174
2,010
45–54
2,130
1,333
55–59
1,412
1,155
60–64
1,224
2,623
65–74
2,779
2,107
75–84
2,232
818
85+
867
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,377 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 33,635 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 11,426 | 27.9% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,588 | 73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,638 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,420 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 2,066 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,357 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,291 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 263 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $75,808 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
42.3%
$500k–$1M
13.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,653 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 20.1% |
| Single-family detached | 56.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 20.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.6% |
| Electricity | 65.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,171 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,436 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,127 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,687 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,802 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,475 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Married | 60.3% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 441 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 421 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,382 | 40.1% |
| High school | 1,616 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,568 | 30.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Retail trade
17.4%
Professional & management
12.4%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.1% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
8.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,286 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,977 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1,960 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,466 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 184 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 274 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,651 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 35,982 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,589 | 28.3% |
| Foreign born | 669 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,361 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,069 | 47.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,417 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 4,615 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 3,651 | 8.9% |
| Polish | 1,277 | 3.1% |
| English | 610 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 362 | 0.9% |
| German | 209 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 101 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 101 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85209
What city is ZIP code 85209 in?
ZIP code 85209 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85209 in?
ZIP code 85209 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Does ZIP code 85209 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 85209 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 85209 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 85209 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 85209 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 85209 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85209?
The median home value in ZIP code 85209 is $327,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 85209 in?
ZIP code 85209 observes the MST timezone.