85205 ZIP Code
Mesa, Arizona
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 85205 |
| City/Town: | Mesa |
| County: | Maricopa |
| State: | Arizona |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,010 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,772 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,638 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,353 |
| Median Home Value: | $282,100 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4332, -111.7136 |
Population Information (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,010 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,198 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,812 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,493 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,077 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,081 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,334 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,103 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,499 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,291 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,131 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,035 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,712 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,438 | 14.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,271 | 9.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,545 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $282,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,277 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,353 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,284 | 82.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,069 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,586 | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,698 | 29.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,922 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 533 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,271 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,453 | 25.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,254 | 28.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,608 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,518 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,285 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (85205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,772 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,989 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,035 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,638 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,489 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,542 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 892 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,393 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,414 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,139 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 989 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,458 | 80.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,374 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 347 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 923 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 237 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,191 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,480 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,161 | 9.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,701 | 15.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,575 | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 456 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 603 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (85205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 718 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 537 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,716 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,580 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,120 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,796 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,596 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,386 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,420 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,415 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (85205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,027 | 71.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,689 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 213 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 408 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,994 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (85205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 111 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,386 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,688 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 412 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,435 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,579 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 369 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,726 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,144 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,573 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,602 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 975 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 542 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 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 (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,740 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,590 | 71.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,177 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,924 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (85205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,835 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,789 | 45.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,577 | 34.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 621 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 312 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,366 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (85205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,850 | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,513 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 442 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 763 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 908 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 719 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 544 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5,415 | 23.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 199 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (85205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,795 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,284 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,575 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 8,058 | 34.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,794 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,055 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 562 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 93 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 29 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (85205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 256 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6,008 | 25.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,015 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,163 | 26.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,174 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 737 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (85205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,669 | 8.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 213 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,202 | 89.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (85205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 825 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,558 | 44.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,436 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,465 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (85205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,689 | 12.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 641 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 710 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 844 | 6.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,598 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,484 | 33.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,428 | 10.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 192 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (85205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,551 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,277 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,008 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,439 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,271 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,723 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,141 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,798 | 45.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (85205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,935 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,098 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,622 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 850 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,317 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,830 | 21.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (85205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,379 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 457 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 348 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,265 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,936 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,373 | 28.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,904 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,861 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,664 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,942 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 647 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,412 | 34.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,883 | 55.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (85205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,826 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,777 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,915 | 67.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,547 | 26.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 997 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 315 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (85205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,672 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 732 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,338 | 456.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,338 | 456.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,338 | 456.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 398 | 54.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 78 | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,448 | 197.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 685 | 93.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (85205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,517 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,473 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,044 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,992 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 642 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 372 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (85205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,183 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Mesa, AZ85205