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% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 85215 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 85215 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.9% of adults 18 and older in this Maricopa County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.0% |
| High cholesterol | 40.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85215 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.9% of those 18 and above in 85215 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 85215 include sleeping less than 7 hours (28.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (28.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 11.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.3% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.4% |
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 consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 85215, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 85215 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card 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 | 7 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 6 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 4 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 14.46¢/kWh | 11.5¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/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 |