Mesa ZIP Code List — Maricopa County, AZ

There are 19 unique ZIP codes in Mesa, Arizona. Area code: 480.

ZIP codes

240.99

sq mi land

3.52

sq mi water

480

area code

Mesa, AZ ZIP code map

About Mesa, AZ

Mesa, Arizona, is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. As part of Maricopa County, it offers a unique blend of urban amenities and beautiful natural landscapes. Known for its rich cultural heritage and thriving community, Mesa attracts residents and visitors alike.

Location & geography

Mesa is conveniently positioned within the Phoenix metropolitan area, approximately 20 miles east of downtown Phoenix. Surrounding cities include Chandler to the south, Gilbert to the southeast, and Tempe to the west, all easily accessible via major highways. The city's land area spans 240.99 square miles, with an additional 3.52 square miles of water, offering a diverse environment.

Community & economy

The character of Mesa is shaped by its friendly community and diverse population, making it an appealing place for families and individuals. Key industries in the area include education, healthcare, and technology, supporting a robust economy. Daily life in Mesa is punctuated by numerous local events, recreational facilities, and cultural attractions, fostering a strong sense of belonging among residents.

Transportation

Mesa is well-connected via several major highways, including U.S. Route 60 and Loop 202, facilitating convenient travel to surrounding areas. The nearest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, located approximately 20 miles to the west, though Mesa has its own Falcon Field Airport for general aviation. Public transportation options are available through Valley Metro, offering bus services throughout the city.

History

Mesa was originally founded in 1878 when a group of Mormon settlers arrived to establish farming in the region. Over the years, it has evolved from an agricultural community into a thriving urban center, with significant growth occurring post-World War II. Notable events include the establishment of the Mesa Arts Center and the annual Mesa Music Festival, which celebrates local talent.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Mesa is that it is home to the nation's largest organized amateur baseball tournament, known as the Little League World Series. Additionally, the city boasts the stunning Usery Mountain Regional Park, offering outdoor recreational opportunities and breathtaking desert vistas.

ZIP codes for Mesa, AZ (19)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
85201	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85202	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85203	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85204	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85205	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85206	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85207	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85208	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85209	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85210	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85211	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85212	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85213	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85214	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85215	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85216	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85274	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85275	Mesa	Maricopa	View map
85277	Mesa	Maricopa	View map

Demographics & statistics

545,549

Population

38.8

Median age

$74,945

Median household income

$37,096

Per capita income

$322,838

Median home value

$1,427

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

166,036

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

16,419

Under 5

16,645

16,840

5–9

17,072

18,183

10–14

18,432

16,637

15–19

16,865

18,220

20–24

18,470

40,043

25–34

40,592

33,083

35–44

33,538

31,325

45–54

31,755

15,913

55–59

16,131

16,295

60–64

16,518

27,012

65–74

27,383

15,152

75–84

15,359

5,794

85+

5,873

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123,609	22.2%
18 and over	421,940	77.8%
65 and over	96,573	19.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Two or more races 10.1%

Other race 5.8%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	396,368	63.5%
Hispanic or Latino	78,720	12.6%
Two or more races	63,303	10.1%
Other race	36,349	5.8%
Black or African American	24,649	3.9%
Asian	12,324	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11,535	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1,021	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$74,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 37.3%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$322,838
Median rent / month	$1,427
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	56.0%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98,653	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	16,944	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	39,470	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	56,415	26.2%
Households with children under 18	62,516	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	67,576	32.9%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	27.8%
Married	50.4%	47.6%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%
Widowed	2.8%	8.5%
Divorced	10.4%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5,377	4.4%
Kindergarten	6,274	4.9%
Elementary school	55,447	43.7%
High school	27,469	21.6%
College / grad school	31,748	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35,022	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	36.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512,485	94.1%
Spanish	33,461	6.1%
Other Indo-European	28,638	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,379	0.3%
Other languages	2,538	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	483,673	89.1%
Born in same state	476,427	87.8%
Born in different state	215,429	38.6%
Foreign born	7,246	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	61,876	10.9%
Not a US citizen	23,878	43.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61,107	11.2%
Italian	47,366	8.7%
Arab	38,436	7%
Polish	10,371	1.9%
English	5,693	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4,056	0.7%
German	2,373	0.4%
Irish	1,840	0.3%
Norwegian	748	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Mesa, AZ have?

Mesa, AZ has 13 ZIP codes: 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85215. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Mesa, AZ?

The primary ZIP code for Mesa, AZ is 85201. The city uses area code 480 or 928 for phone service.

What county is Mesa, AZ in?

Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.

How many ZIP codes are in Mesa, AZ?

Mesa, AZ has 13 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover the downtown Mesa area and Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus?

Downtown Mesa and ASU Polytechnic campus are primarily located in ZIP code 85201, which serves as the central business and educational district for the city.

Which ZIP codes are associated with the Red Mountain area and southeastern Mesa neighborhoods?

The Red Mountain area and southeastern Mesa neighborhoods are covered by ZIP codes 85205, 85206, and 85207, which contain many of the city's residential developments in that region.