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ZIP Code 85256
Mesa, AZ, Maricopa County
Population
3,504
Land area
34.2sq mi
People per sq mi
102
City
Mesa
ZIP 85256 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 85256 at a glance
- ZIP 85256 (Mesa) is 58% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,844, 44% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,500 (52% below Arizona) and median rent is $564 a month.
Local data for ZIP 85256
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 85256, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,844
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$190,500
Median rent
$564/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
15.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
74
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,670
$767M annual payroll
PPP loans
$17.89M
62 loans
Campaign donations
$14.56K
3% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 85256, 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 85256, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
26.2%
U.S. 12.8% +13.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 85256
ZIP codes near 85256
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 85203Mesa | 3.9 mi | 9.3 |
| 85250Paradise Valley | 4.5 mi | 8.4 |
| 85201Mesa | 4.7 mi | 9.4 |
| 85213Mesa | 4.9 mi | 9.2 |
| 85258Scottsdale | 5.8 mi | 10.3 |
| 85251Scottsdale | 5.8 mi | 7.2 |
| 85257Scottsdale | 6.2 mi | 6.9 |
| 85259Scottsdale | 7.2 mi | 20.7 |
| 85204Mesa | 7.7 mi | 9.9 |
| 85205Mesa | 7.8 mi | 10.1 |
| 85281Tempe | 8.2 mi | 13.3 |
| 85210Mesa | 8.2 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 85256?
- ZIP code 85256 is in Mesa, AZ (Maricopa County).
- What county is ZIP code 85256 in?
- ZIP code 85256 is mostly in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- How many people live in ZIP code 85256?
- About 3,504 people live in the 85256 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.