Data Profile of ZIP Code 85212

Insights on Mesa, AZ (ZIP Code 85212)

Arizona

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 85212

ZIP Code 85212 is associated with the U.S. city Mesa in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 37,204. The 85212 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.7 years, and 11.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $101,788. About 94.9% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $37,193.

Population in 85212

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 85212 is 37,204.

Mesa, AZ

The 85212 ZIP Code is associated with Mesa, AZ in Maricopa County.

Area Codes associated with 85212

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 85212 include 480.

Sunrise / Sunset in 85212

Sunrise: 5:36 am
Sunset: 7:10 pm
Sunrise in 85212 5:36 am
Sunrise in 85212 7:10 pm

Weather forecast for 85212

Today's forecast for 85212: Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Current air quality in 85212

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 85212 Moderate

Internet in 85212

About 96.4% of households in ZIP Code 85212 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 98.6% have a computer.

Gender in 85212

In ZIP Code 85212, males make up an estimated 49.9% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.1%.

Health Insurance in 85212

Approximately 8.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 85212

The median household income in ZIP Code 85212 is $101,788, while the region's mean household income is $120,623. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,193. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85212 of $37,193 is approximately 21.17% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.4% of the population in 85212 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.9% of 85212 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 85212

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 27.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.6%
$200,000 or more per year 9.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 85212

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85212, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 16.2% of 85212 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85212 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.4%), followed by Asian (6.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 85212

Industry Percent
White 88.4%
Black or African American 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 6.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.7%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 85212

Residents of ZIP Code 85212 are younger than average. The median age of 33.7 years in ZIP Code 85212 is approximately 11.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 85212 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 85212 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 85212

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.3%
5 to 9 years 9.4%
10 to 14 years 9.5%
15 to 19 years 7.9%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 12.4%
35 to 44 years 16.3%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 4.8%
65 to 74 years 6.0%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 0.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 85212

In ZIP Code 85212, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 39.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.3% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 85212

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.3%
Some college, no degree 28.5%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 26.4%
Graduate or professional degree 13.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 85212

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85212 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 27.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 85212 is high blood pressure, as approximately 20.9% of adults 18 and older in this Maricopa County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 85212

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Diagnosed diabetes 6.0%
Arthritis 16.3%
High blood pressure 20.9%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 4.6%
Current asthma 9.9%
Coronary heart disease 3.1%
High cholesterol 27.6%
Chronic kidney disease 2.0%
Stroke 1.7%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 85212

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85212 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.3% of those 18 and above in 85212 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 85212 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (28.8% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 85212

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.2%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 61.7%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 64.9%
Cholesterol screening 82.3%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 67.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 85212

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 21.4%
Current smoking 13.0%
No leisure-time physical activity 16.4%
Obesity 28.8%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 31.8%
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 85212

In 85212, 71.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.3 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85212 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 85212 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 85212

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 2.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 4.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 85212

In ZIP Code 85212, 88.3% 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 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 in 85212

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.3%
Spanish 7.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.0%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 85212

The median home value in ZIP Code 85212 in March 2024 comes in at $572,207. The March 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $566,686 median value in October 2023, and 4% higher than the $551,115 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85212, an estimated 40.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.0% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.

Home Values in 85212

Month Home value
Mar 2024 $572,207
Feb 2024 $570,784
Jan 2024 $570,529
Dec 2023 $570,068
Nov 2023 $568,781
Oct 2023 $566,686
Sep 2023 $564,144
Aug 2023 $561,634
Jul 2023 $558,511
Jun 2023 $555,494
May 2023 $552,792
Apr 2023 $551,115

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 85212

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 22.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 10.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 40.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 85212

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85212, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 85212 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Maricopa County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 85212

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 22
Debt collection 11
Credit card or prepaid card 6
Checking or savings account 3
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3
Other 6
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 85212

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Incorrect information on your report 11
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 5
Fraud or scam 2
Other 15
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 85212

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85212 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes electricity rates in 85212 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 85212

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 85212 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

Solar Power in 85212

Month ZIP Code 85212 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.28 3 6.31
Mar 7.06 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.38 5.13 7.3
May 7.16 5.17 7.13
Jun 7.02 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.48 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.91 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.92 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.45 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 85212. This visualizes solar power levels in 85212 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.