85203 ZIP Code
Mesa, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85203 |
| City/Town: | Mesa |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,202 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,274 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,355 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,014 |
| Median Home Value: | $359,600 |
| Land Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4504, -111.8029 |
Population Information (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,202 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,385 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,817 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,654 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,861 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,901 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,738 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,151 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,280 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,411 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,505 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,016 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,175 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,849 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,166 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 495 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $359,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,260 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,014 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,145 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 869 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,323 | 55.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,822 | 44.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,897 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 885 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,527 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,257 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,358 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,400 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,112 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,358 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,274 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,467 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,517 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,355 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,735 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,495 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,240 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,329 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,958 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,064 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,473 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,025 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,992 | 5.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,590 | 4.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,026 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 147 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,941 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,481 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,818 | 12.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,548 | 27.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,744 | 22.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,710 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 534 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 383 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 750 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 907 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,881 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,571 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,027 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,978 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,110 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,004 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,342 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,875 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 256 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 204 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 406 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,981 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 170 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,589 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,704 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 405 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,279 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 856 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 223 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,439 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,579 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,908 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,801 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 839 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 703 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,765 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,718 | 59.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,505 | 35.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,378 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,271 | 85.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,441 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,497 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 426 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,270 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,104 | 57.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 624 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 282 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,214 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,236 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,053 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 722 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 670 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 109 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 220 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 413 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,327 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,441 | 31.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,414 | 31.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,909 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 985 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 191 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 95 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 474 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,588 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,830 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,676 | 33.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,850 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 596 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,831 | 13.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,885 | 82.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 127 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 772 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,037 | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,444 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,892 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 170 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 217 | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,394 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,435 | 46.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,435 | 19.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 172 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,681 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $503 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,260 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,145 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,534 | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,808 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,750 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,071 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,789 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,344 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,990 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,817 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,322 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 397 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,266 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,728 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,318 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 351 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 623 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,701 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,231 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,412 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,129 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,814 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,143 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,272 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 277 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,424 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,571 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,502 | 79.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,122 | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,656 | 79.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,362 | 19.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,030 | 14.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,989 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 530 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,213 | 794.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,213 | 794.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,213 | 794.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 362 | 68.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 131 | 24.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 41 | 7.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,920 | 550.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 64 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,548 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,484 | 77.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,064 | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,377 | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 794 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 524 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 369 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,145 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,757 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Mesa, AZ85203