ZIP Code 85215 is associated with the U.S. city Mesa in Arizona (Maricopa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 16,471. The 85215 ZIP Code has a median age of 55.9 years, and 39.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $73,488, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 94.6% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $46,107.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85215 is $73,488, while the region's mean household income is $101,675. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,107. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85215 of $46,107 is approximately 50.22% more than the per capita income in Arizona overall of $30,694. An estimated 4.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 54.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 85215 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.8% of 85215 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85215, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 10.0% of 85215 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85215 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.3%), followed by Black or African American (3.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85215 are older than average. The median age of 55.9 years in ZIP Code 85215 is approximately 46.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 85215 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 85215 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.5% |
| 85 years and over | 4.9% |
In ZIP Code 85215, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 30.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.3% in this Maricopa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85215 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85215 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 85215, 52.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 18.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85215 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 85215 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 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.9% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 85215, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85215, an estimated 45.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Maricopa County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 45.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85215 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.61% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85215 | 10.95¢/kWh | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.32¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 15.27¢/kWh | 12.59¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85215 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.38 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.15 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.15 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.59 | 1.78 | 5.46 |