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ZIP 85207

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 51,178·Maricopa County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$302
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ZIP 85207 · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$1,800/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
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85207 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,178
Median income
$108,699
Median age
46.4
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
20.7%
16.5%
26%
16%
20.9%
Under 1820.7%
18–3416.5%
35–5426%
55–6416%
65+20.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
80.8%
16.3%
White80.8%
Black1.7%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
22.6%
32.9%
38%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85207 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,699 → $2,267
up 33.4%
Income
$83,696 → $108,699
up 29.9%
Population
49,699 → 51,178
up 3.0%
Renter share
19.4% → 16.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 38%
+4.0 pts
Median age
44.5 → 46.4
+1.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85207 in Mesa, AZ has climbed 33.4% since 2021, going from about $1,699 per month to roughly $2,267 today. Median household income grew from $83,696 to $108,699 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,699 to 51,178 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 16.9% of households rent today, against 19.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34% to 38%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85207 in Mesa, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85207 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($108,699/yr), ZIP 85207 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85207?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85207 (Mesa, AZ) is $2,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85207 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85207's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85207 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85207 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #22 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85207?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in ZIP 85207. The local median household income is $108,699/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85207?

Rent in ZIP 85207 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85207 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85207 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($108,699/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85207 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85207 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 85207 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85207 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85207 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85207 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $2,267/mo, it's $718 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85207 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85207 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85207's median household income ($108,699/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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