Zip code 85207: Mesa, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 85207
85207 is a suburban zip code in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 51,178 people live here, or 1,742 per square mile. The median resident is 46.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $108,699 a year, 35% above the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $505,000, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,791 a month.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 85207 compares
- Median age46.490thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39143rd of 394 in AZ
- Work from home24.2%87thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%63rd of 393 in AZ
- 87thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%83rd of 393 in AZ
- Homeownership rate83.1%85thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%131st of 390 in AZ
- Per capita income$58,00083rdStrengthU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,50345th of 394 in AZ
- Housing vacancy13.4%83rdU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%177th of 390 in AZ
- Population51,17882ndU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,83835th of 394 in AZ
- Veterans8.5%81stU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%179th of 394 in AZ
- Median household income$108,69978thU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,96450th of 374 in AZ
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%176th of 394 in AZ
- 78thU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464102nd of 388 in AZ
- Median home value$505,00075thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,50064th of 366 in AZ
- Median gross rent$1,79173rdU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,54377th of 327 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$57,54371stU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,42773rd of 387 in AZ
- Tech workers3.7%64thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%101st of 393 in AZ
- 62ndU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%110th of 394 in AZ
- Uninsured rate8.5%62ndU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%222nd of 392 in AZ
- 61stU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%125th of 372 in AZ
- Population density1,742/sq mi54thU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi109th of 394 in AZ
- 53rdU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%131st of 394 in AZ
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%135th of 390 in AZ
- Average commute26 min50thU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min188th of 373 in AZ
- 38thU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%264th of 392 in AZ
- Residents under 1820.7%37thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%195th of 394 in AZ
- Diversity index39.435thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9244th of 394 in AZ
- 31stU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%219th of 393 in AZ
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%281st of 393 in AZ
- Government workers10.5%23rdU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%316th of 393 in AZ
| Measure | 85207 | Maricopa | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 37.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 143rd of 394 | |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 63rd of 393 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 83rd of 393 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.1% | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 131st of 390 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $58,000 | $46,183 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 45th of 394 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.4% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 177th of 390 | |
| Population | 51,178 | 4,559,748 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 35th of 394 | |
| Veterans | 8.5% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 179th of 394 | |
| Median household income | $108,699 | $89,300 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 50th of 374 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.9% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 176th of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.473 | 0.458 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 102nd of 388 | |
| Median home value | $505,000 | $452,800 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 64th of 366 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,791 | $1,708 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 77th of 327 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,543 | $51,060 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 73rd of 387 | |
| Tech workers | 3.7% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 101st of 393 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38% | 36.7% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 110th of 394 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 222nd of 392 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.5% | 52.6% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 125th of 372 | |
| Population density | 1,742/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 109th of 394 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.7% | 14.5% | 13% | 14.1% | 131st of 394 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 93.1% | 91.5% | 91% | 135th of 390 | |
| Average commute | 26 min | 26 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 188th of 373 | |
| Poverty rate | 9% | 11% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 264th of 392 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.7% | 22.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 195th of 394 | |
| Diversity index | 39.4 | 62 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 244th of 394 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.2% | 9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 219th of 393 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 281st of 393 | |
| Government workers | 10.5% | 11.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 316th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black2%
- Hispanic16%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 19,921
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 74.2%
- Married couples
- 60.7%
- Living alone
- 21.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.5%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 23,001
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Vacant
- 13.4%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 85207 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $87,456 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,362 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,517 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,267 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $43,000 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.2%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.4%
- No internet access
- 4.7%
- Without health insurance
- 8.5%
- Limited-English households
- 2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mesa
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- Center point
- 33.4533° N, 111.6367° W
- Land area
- 29 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
- Mesa51% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 85207
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85208 | Mesa, AZ | 3.5 mi | $69,390 |
| 85205 | Mesa, AZ | 4.6 mi | $73,283 |
| 85209 | Mesa, AZ | 5.2 mi | $84,432 |
| 85215 | Mesa, AZ | 5.2 mi | $98,831 |
| 85206 | Mesa, AZ | 6 mi | $75,607 |
| 85178 | Apache Junction, AZ · PO box | 6.2 mi | — |
| 85120 | Apache Junction, AZ | 6.3 mi | $57,786 |
| 85213 | Mesa, AZ | 7.5 mi | $103,969 |
| 85234 | Gilbert, AZ | 8.5 mi | $121,102 |
| 85119 | Apache Junction, AZ | 8.7 mi | $71,585 |
| 85212 | Mesa, AZ | 9.2 mi | $125,902 |
| 85204 | Mesa, AZ | 9.5 mi | $72,216 |
Zip codes like 85207 elsewhere
Questions about 85207
What city is zip code 85207?
85207 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 85207 in?
85207 is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of 85207?
About 51,178 people live in 85207, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 85207 in?
85207 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 85207?
The median household income in 85207 is $108,699.
What zip codes are near 85207?
The closest zip codes to 85207 are 85208, 85205, 85209, 85215, 85206.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85207, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.