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ZIP 85215

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 16,888·Maricopa County·15th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,345/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.6%
Month-over-Month
+10.3%
vs US Median
+$380
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ZIP 85215 · $2,345
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,140/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
$28,140/yr
At $2,345/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.6% YoY, +10.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85215 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,888
Median income
$98,831
Median age
53.1
Renters
19.6%
Age distribution
14.7%
16.9%
22%
14%
32.4%
Under 1814.7%
18–3416.9%
35–5422%
55–6414%
65+32.4%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
12.1%
White84.4%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
21.3%
35.6%
39.5%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
80.4%
19.6%
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85215 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,639 → $98,831
up 29.0%
Population
16,013 → 16,888
up 5.5%
Renter share
20.9% → 19.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 39.5%
+6.5 pts
Median age
56.5 → 53.1
-3.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $98,831 today, compared with $76,639 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,013 to 16,888 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33% to 39.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85215 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $2,345/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($98,831/yr), ZIP 85215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85215 (Mesa, AZ) is $2,345. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85215's median rent of $2,345/mo is $380 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85215 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #15 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,345/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,345/mo in ZIP 85215. The local median household income is $98,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85215?

Rent in ZIP 85215 has increased 21.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85215 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,345/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($98,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.6% of ZIP 85215 households are renters, while 80.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85215 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85215 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $2,345/mo, it's $796 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,345/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 85215's median household income ($98,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85215 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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