Zip code 85202: Mesa, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85202?

85202 is assigned to Mesa, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85202 in?

85202 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85202?

About 38,750 people live in 85202, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85202 in?

85202 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85202?

The median household income in 85202 is $71,619.

Q: What zip codes are near 85202?

The closest zip codes to 85202 are 85210, 85285, 85214, 85216, 85274.

Residential delivery areaMaricopa CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

38,750

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$371K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,594/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.2 sq mi

6,214 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85202

85202 is an urban zip code in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 6.2 sq mi of land. About 38,750 people live here, or 6,214 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,619 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $370,900, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,594 a month.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 85202 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population density6,214/sq mi
86th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi16th of 394 in AZ
Diversity index64.3
82nd
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.931st of 394 in AZ
Work from home20.9%
80th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%101st of 393 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters58.3%
78th
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%66th of 372 in AZ
Veterans7.8%
75th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%194th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers4.6%
75th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%75th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate10.7%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%170th of 392 in AZ
Broadband access94.4%
70th
U.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%100th of 390 in AZ
Population38,750
65th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,83876th of 394 in AZ
Poverty rate13.8%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%181st of 392 in AZ
Median gross rent$1,594
61st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543109th of 327 in AZ
Median home value$370,900
57th
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500142nd of 366 in AZ
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%260th of 390 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher34.6%
56th
U.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%130th of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents11.8%
56th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%116th of 394 in AZ
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%193rd of 393 in AZ
Per capita income$39,271
47th
U.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503145th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$46,479
45th
U.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427169th of 387 in AZ
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%189th of 393 in AZ
Median household income$71,619
38th
U.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964170th of 374 in AZ
Residents under 1820.5%
36th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%201st of 394 in AZ
Government workers11.8%
34th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%272nd of 393 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464234th of 388 in AZ
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min260th of 373 in AZ
Homeownership rate50.7%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%340th of 390 in AZ
Residents 65 and older11.7%
16th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%311th of 394 in AZ
Median age33.7
14th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39309th of 394 in AZ
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%310th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85202	Maricopa	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Population density	6,214/sq mi	496/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	86th	16th of 394
Diversity index	64.3	62	61.9	61.4	82nd	31st of 394
Work from home	20.9%	20.8%	18.4%	15.1%	80th	101st of 393
Rent-burdened renters	58.3%	52.6%	51.4%	51.1%	78th	66th of 372
Veterans	7.8%	6.6%	7.9%	6.2%	75th	194th of 394
Tech workers	4.6%	4.2%	3.7%	3.8%	75th	75th of 393
Uninsured rate	10.7%	10.6%	10.5%	8.4%	74th	170th of 392
Broadband access	94.4%	93.1%	91.5%	91%	70th	100th of 390
Population	38,750	4,559,748	7,378,838	334,922,499	65th	76th of 394
Poverty rate	13.8%	11%	12.5%	12.5%	65th	181st of 392
Median gross rent	$1,594	$1,708	$1,543	$1,413	61st	109th of 327
Median home value	$370,900	$452,800	$394,500	$332,700	57th	142nd of 366
Housing vacancy	7.5%	8.2%	10.5%	10.1%	57th	260th of 390
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.6%	36.7%	33.3%	35.7%	56th	130th of 394
Foreign-born residents	11.8%	14.5%	13%	14.1%	56th	116th of 394
Unemployment rate	5%	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%	52nd	193rd of 393
Per capita income	$39,271	$46,183	$42,503	$44,673	47th	145th of 394
Median earnings per worker	$46,479	$51,060	$48,427	$49,666	45th	169th of 387
Healthcare workers	8.8%	9%	9.3%	9.7%	39th	189th of 393
Median household income	$71,619	$89,300	$79,964	$80,734	38th	170th of 374
Residents under 18	20.5%	22.5%	21.6%	22%	36th	201st of 394
Government workers	11.8%	11.6%	13.9%	14.5%	34th	272nd of 393
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.458	0.464	0.483	32nd	234th of 388
Average commute	22.5 min	26 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	26th	260th of 373
Homeownership rateWeakness	50.7%	65.2%	67.4%	65.2%	19th	340th of 390
Residents 65 and older	11.7%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	16th	311th of 394
Median age	33.7	37.6	39	38.9	14th	309th of 394
Self-employed workers	5.5%	9.8%	9.9%	10%	7th	310th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

11%

18–24

22%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.7

Under 18

20.5%

65 and over

11.7%

Race and ethnicity

White49%
Black6%
Hispanic33%
Asian3%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

64.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 16,798
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 55%
Married couples: 32.8%
Living alone: 32.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85202

$71,619

Maricopa Co.

$89,300

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,271

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85202

$370,900

Maricopa Co.

$452,800

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85202

$1,594

Maricopa Co.

$1,708

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

17%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 18,154
Owner-occupied: 50.7%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.1%
Home value to income: 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

30%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Management

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Construction and repair

Food service

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Education

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$46,479

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85202	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,752	$74,888
Service	$32,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,644	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,018	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,083	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
Households with broadband: 94.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.8%
No internet access: 3.9%
Without health insurance: 10.7%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Mesa
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County
Center point: 33.3798° N, 111.8750° W
Land area: 6.2 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Mesa99% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85202

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85210	Mesa, AZ	1.9 mi	39,015	$61,957	$337,800
85285	Tempe, AZ · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
85214	Mesa, AZ · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
85216	Mesa, AZ · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
85274	Mesa, AZ · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
85275	Mesa, AZ · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
85277	Mesa, AZ · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
85283	Tempe, AZ	3.4 mi	47,459	$84,568	$442,800
85282	Tempe, AZ	3.5 mi	53,624	$79,036	$412,000
85280	Tempe, AZ · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
85224	Chandler, AZ	3.9 mi	47,963	$94,516	$438,700
85201	Mesa, AZ	4 mi	51,400	$67,294	$328,800

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Questions about 85202

What city is zip code 85202?

85202 is assigned to Mesa, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85202 in?

85202 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85202?

About 38,750 people live in 85202, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85202 in?

85202 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85202?

The median household income in 85202 is $71,619.

What zip codes are near 85202?

The closest zip codes to 85202 are 85210, 85285, 85214, 85216, 85274.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85202, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.