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Mesa city, AZ

ZIP 85209 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 85209

85209 has a population of 42,171 with a median age of 45.9 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
77.7%+26% vs US avg
x
Black
4.3%-65% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.0%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
27.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.9%-38% vs US avg
x
High school
24.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
37/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.3%+147% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.2%+731% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 85209

Poverty Rate
6.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.3%+147% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.4%+5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.7%-68% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.2%+731% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,171
Median age45.9
Poverty rate6.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White77.7%
Hispanic15.5%
Black4.3%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born34.3%