ZIP Code 85205 is associated with the U.S. city Mesa in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 43,135. The 85205 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.3 years, and 32.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $55,699, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 91.7% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,271.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85205 is $55,699, while the region's mean household income is $75,331. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,271. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85205 of $32,271 is approximately 5.14% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 8.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 8.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 85205 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.9% of 85205 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85205, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 13.4% of 85205 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85205 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85205 are older than average. The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 85205 is approximately 29.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 85205 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 85205 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 85205, 91.7% of the population graduated high school, while 27.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.8% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85205 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 85205 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.6% of adults 18 and older in this Maricopa County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85205 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.0% of those 18 and above in 85205 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 85205 include obesity (30.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| Current smoking | 14.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.2% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.0% |
In 85205, 54.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.8 minutes. Approximately 22.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85205 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 85205 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 85205, 90.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Maricopa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.1% |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 85205 in March 2024 comes in at $417,113. The March 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $413,356 median value in October 2023, and 4% higher than the $401,992 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85205, an estimated 40.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $417,113 |
| Feb 2024 | $415,976 |
| Jan 2024 | $415,813 |
| Dec 2023 | $415,457 |
| Nov 2023 | $414,871 |
| Oct 2023 | $413,356 |
| Sep 2023 | $411,453 |
| Aug 2023 | $409,206 |
| Jul 2023 | $406,703 |
| Jun 2023 | $404,437 |
| May 2023 | $402,754 |
| Apr 2023 | $401,992 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 40.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85205, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 85205 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Maricopa County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 17 |
| Debt collection | 8 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 15 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 4 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85205 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about equal to an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85205 | 10.95¢/kWh | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.32¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 14.46¢/kWh | 11.5¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85205 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.11 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.93 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |