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ZIP Code 85202
Mesa, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
38,750
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,214
City
Mesa
ZIP 85202 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85202 at a glance
- ZIP 85202 (Mesa) is about 96 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,619 a year, 10% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $370,900 (6% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,594 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85202
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85202, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,619
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$370,900
Prices -4.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,594/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
22.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
938
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,729
$899M annual payroll
PPP loans
$72.98M
1,146 loans
Campaign donations
$111K
38% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85202, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 85202, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 85202
ZIP codes near 85202
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85210Mesa | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| 85282Tempe | 3.4 mi | 11.1 |
| 85283Tempe | 3.4 mi | 8.8 |
| 85201Mesa | 4.2 mi | 9.4 |
| 85224Chandler | 4.3 mi | 9.4 |
| 85284Tempe | 4.5 mi | 7.8 |
| 85233Gilbert | 4.5 mi | 9.6 |
| 85225Chandler | 4.9 mi | 12.7 |
| 85281Tempe | 4.9 mi | 13.3 |
| 85204Mesa | 5.2 mi | 9.9 |
| 85257Scottsdale | 5.7 mi | 6.9 |
| 85203Mesa | 6.2 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85202?
- ZIP code 85202 is in Mesa, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85202 in?
- ZIP code 85202 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85202?
- About 38,750 people live in the 85202 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.