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ZIP 85202

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 38,750·Maricopa County·155th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,393/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$572
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ZIP 85202 · $1,393
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,022
1 BR
$1,105
2 BR
$1,286
3 BR
$1,717
4 BR+
$1,905
Research median
$1,286/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,716/yr
At $1,393/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85202 (Mesa, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,750
Median income
$71,619
Median age
33.7
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
32.7%
24%
Under 1820.5%
18–3432.7%
35–5424%
55–6411.2%
65+11.7%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
32.8%
White58.2%
Black6.2%
Hispanic32.8%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
20.6%
36.7%
34.6%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+34.6%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85202 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,178 → $1,393
up 18.3%
Income
$56,652 → $71,619
up 26.4%
Population
38,663 → 38,750
up 0.2%
Renter share
52.1% → 49.3%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 34.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
33.1 → 33.7
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85202 in Mesa, AZ has climbed by $215 per month, settling near $1,393 after starting the period at $1,178. Census figures show median household income at $71,619 today, compared with $56,652 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 52.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.2% to 34.6%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85202 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,393/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,105/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,286/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($71,619/yr), ZIP 85202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85202 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,393. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85202's median rent of $1,393/mo is $572 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85202 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #155 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,393/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,393/mo in ZIP 85202. The local median household income is $71,619/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85202?

Rent in ZIP 85202 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,393/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($71,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 85202 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85202 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85202 is more affordable than Mesa overall. At $1,393/mo, it's $156 below the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,393/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85202's median household income ($71,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85202 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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