Mesa, AZ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 85201 serves a portion of Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. This community is home to approximately 8,158 residents, with a median age of 39.5 years. The median household income of $72,924 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $277,111 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Mesa is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, 85201 reflects the economic character of Maricopa County in Arizona.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 8,158 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,846 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $72,924 | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $277,111 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.8% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,263 | — |