85210 ZIP Code — Mesa, AZ
Maricopa County, Arizona
ZIP code 85210 is located in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. It covers approximately 6.68 square miles and serves a population of 41,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 480.
About ZIP code 85210
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 $281,000. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $57,480. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
41,434
population
6.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
85210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 85210
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
85202 Mesa (2 mi)
85233 Gilbert (3.1 mi)
85204 Mesa (3.3 mi)
85201 Mesa (4 mi)
85225 Chandler (4.3 mi)
85224 Chandler (4.7 mi)
85282 Tempe (5.1 mi)
85203 Mesa (5.2 mi)
85234 Gilbert (5.6 mi)
85283 Tempe (5.6 mi)
85287 Tempe (5.7 mi)
85296 Gilbert (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,434 |
| Population density | 6,203 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 04 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3861 |
| Longitude | -111.8413 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) — no DST |
| Area code | 480 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.2% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
41,434
Population
6,203
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$57,480
Median household income
$28,673
Per capita income
$281,000
Median home value
$1,260
Median monthly rent
43.6%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
7,963
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,623
Under 5
1,516
1,423
5–9
1,328
1,496
10–14
1,396
1,521
15–19
1,420
2,227
20–24
2,079
4,294
25–34
4,010
2,511
35–44
2,345
2,454
45–54
2,292
1,123
55–59
1,049
970
60–64
905
1,274
65–74
1,190
416
75–84
389
95
85+
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,684 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 30,750 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,452 | 8.3% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.9%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
13.2%
Other race
7.8%
Black or African American
7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.1%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,802 | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,277 | 18.3% |
| Two or more races | 6,675 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 3,956 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,674 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,562 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 680 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.2% | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 23.7% | 21.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 8.0% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $57,480 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
33.4%
$300k–$500k
35.7%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,260 |
| Owner occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter occupied | 56.4% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 42.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.6% |
| Electricity | 90.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,966 | 32.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,946 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,627 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,846 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,267 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,607 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.8% | 42.5% |
| Married | 33.4% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 279 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 494 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,171 | 42.8% |
| High school | 2,380 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,431 | 24.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Retail trade
14.3%
Professional & management
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Construction
12.2%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.6% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
24.3%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 25.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,736 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 21.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,295 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 5,216 | 13.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,894 | 12.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 125 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,387 | 80.6% |
| Born in same state | 33,023 | 79.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,438 | 39.7% |
| Foreign born | 364 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,047 | 19.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,497 | 31.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,627 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 2,397 | 5.8% |
| French | 2,238 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 274 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 220 | 0.5% |
| German | 149 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 125 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85210
What city is ZIP code 85210 in?
ZIP code 85210 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 85210 in?
ZIP code 85210 falls within Maricopa County, Arizona.
Is ZIP code 85210 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 85210 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85210?
18% of residents in ZIP code 85210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 85210?
ZIP code 85210 has an estimated population of 41,434 residents, with a density of 6,201 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 85210?
The median household income in ZIP code 85210 is $57,480, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 85210 in?
ZIP code 85210 observes the MST timezone.