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Mesa, AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206 and more.

Population

511,764

Land area

141.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,609

ZIP codes

13

Mesa and its ZIP codes

Full map

Mesa at a glance

  • Mesa is about 56 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 3rd among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • The median household income is $82,752, 3% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $408,000 (3% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,620 a month.

Local data for Mesa, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mesa, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,752

Poverty rate

10.3%

Median home value

$408,000

Median rent

$1,620/mo

Homeownership

64.4%

Bachelor's or higher

32.5%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (112,401), German Americans (71,362), Irish Americans (46,455).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Mesa.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,350

2,289,324 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,176

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$56B

FY 2026, $12,669 per person

PPP loans

$704M

10,145 loans, 93,360 jobs reported

Maricopa County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Mesa, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.8%
  • Carpooled11.2%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home18.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mesa, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

3,872

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,889

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

106° / 39°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mesa, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.7%

U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.0%

U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Mesa

13 in or overlapping Mesa. Population shown

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Cities near Mesa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GilbertTown7.1 mi68.8
TempeCity7.8 mi40
ChandlerCity8.8 mi65.6
GuadalupeTown10 mi0.8
Sun LakesCensus-designated place13 mi5.4
Paradise ValleyTown14 mi15.4
Queen CreekTown14 mi42.1
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place14 mi3.4
Fountain HillsTown15 mi20.3
Apache JunctionCity15 mi45.5
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place17 mi5.1
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place17 mi75.8
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place17 mi4.2
Wet Camp VillageCensus-designated place18 mi4.6
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place19 mi0.8
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place19 mi6.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mesa, AZ in?
Mesa is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Mesa, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mesa include 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213 and others.
What is the population of Mesa, AZ?
About 511,764 people live in Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mesa?
Nearby places include Gilbert (7.1 mi), Tempe (7.8 mi), Chandler (8.8 mi), Guadalupe (10 mi), Sun Lakes (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023