Housing Insights for ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 85212

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ) is $320,600. Approximately 81.3% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 1.3%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 85212 is 3.38 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 3.56 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 85212 ZIP Code, an estimated 18.7% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 9.6%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 3.08 occupants, while renters in this Maricopa County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 85212

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 85212.

ZIP 85212 Arizona U.S.
Median Home Value $320,600 $440,228 $356,002
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 81.3% 64.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 1.3% 1.9% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 3.38 2.70 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 3.56 2.74 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,052 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 18.7% 35.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 9.6% 6.2% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 3.08 2.65 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.54% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ)

The median home value in ZIP Code 85212 is $320,600. That median value is about 42% higher than the median home value of $225,500 in Arizona overall, and is 47% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. An estimated 52.7% of homes in ZIP Code 85212 are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 144% higher than in Arizona, in which 21.6% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 173% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 85212 homes fall into is $1,000,000 or more (0.3% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 85212

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 85212, Arizona, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 85212 vs. home values in both the state of Arizona and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 85212

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 85212.

Home Value ZIP 85212 Arizona U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.1% 7.6% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.3% 8.1% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 0.9% 11.3% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 15.8% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 35.9% 25.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 52.7% 21.6% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 5.3% 8.3% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.3% 1.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ)

Approximately 40.1% of homes in this Mesa, AZ region were built in 2000 to 2009. This amount of homes built in 2000 to 2009 in ZIP Code 85212 is about 67% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Arizona overall (24.0% of homes), and is 186% higher the percentage (14.0% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 22.0% of local homes were built in 2014 or later. On the other end of the scale, just 0.2% of homes in this Maricopa County ZIP Code were built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 85212. In comparison, 1.5% of homes in Arizona overall were built in 1939 or earlier, while 12.6% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 85212

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 85212.

Year Built ZIP 85212 Arizona U.S.
2014 or later 22.0% 2.9% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 10.5% 2.9% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 40.1% 24.0% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 17.3% 20.1% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 2.1% 17.7% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 5.7% 16.7% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 1.2% 7.4% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 0.8% 5.4% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 0.3% 1.4% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 0.2% 1.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 85212

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 85212, Arizona, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 85212

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Mesa, AZ ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 85212.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 85212?

The median home value in ZIP Code 85212 (Mesa, AZ) is $320,600.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 85212?

The median home value in 85212 ($320,600) is an estimated 42% higher than the aggregate median value of $225,500 in Arizona, and is 47% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 85212?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 85212 is 1.3%. This rate is 32% lower than the overall Arizona owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.9%. Additionally, the 85212 vacancy rate is 19% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
4

Does ZIP Code 85212 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 85212, about 40.1% of homes were built in 2000 to 2009. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 22.0% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later. In contrast, 0.2% of homes in 85212 were built in 1939 or earlier.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 85212? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 85212 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 81.3% of housing, compared to 18.7% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 85212?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 85212 is 9.6%. This rate is 55% higher than the overall Arizona vacancy rate of 6.2%. Additionally, the 85212 vacancy rate is 60% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.