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Mesa city, AZ

ZIP 85256 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 85256

85256 has a population of 3,768 with a median age of 30.1 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
2.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
20.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
77.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.8%+49% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.5%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
6.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.3%+101% vs US avg
x
High school
33.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.7%-74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
11.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Never married
70.8%+109% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.3%-62% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.2%+273% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.3%+491% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 85256

Poverty Rate
30.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.3%-62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.2%+273% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
27.4%+243% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.3%+65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.3%+491% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,768
Median age30.1
Poverty rate30.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White2.4%
Hispanic20.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%