Mesa
City in Maricopa County, Arizona
Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 504,258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gilbert, 6.2 miles S.
- 504,258residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 142.1 sq miland area · 368.0 km²
- 3,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 85206main ZIP code (15 in total)
About Mesa
Mesa ( MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 504,258 at the 2020 census. It is the third-most populous city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson, the 38th-most populous city in the U.S., and the most populous city that is not a county seat (except for independent cities Washington, D.C. and Baltimore which are not part of any county). It is the most populous city in the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It borders Tempe on the west, the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community on the north, Chandler and Gilbert on the south along with Queen Creek and Apache Junction on the east.
At least ten colleges and universities were located in Mesa, as is the Mesa Arizona Temple, one of the first Mormon temples constructed outside of Utah. The city is home to the largest relief airport in the Phoenix area, Mesa Gateway Airport, located in the southeastern corner of the city.
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Living in Mesa
- Median household income
- $82,752
- Median home value
- $408,000
- Median rent
- $1,620/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Mesa had 504,258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 504,258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,549 per sq mi (1,370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mesa at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Maricopa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 504,258 (2020) |
| Land area | 142.10 sq mi (368.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3994° N, 111.7160° W |
| ZIP codes | 85206, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85233, 85234, 85236, 85295, 85296 |
| Official website | mesaaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0446000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mesa
- Gilbert6.2 mi S
- Apache Junction10.2 mi E
- Chandler11.2 mi SW
- Tempe12.5 mi W
- Queen Creek12.5 mi SE
- Guadalupe14.4 mi W
- Fountain Hills14.5 mi N
- Sun Lakes15.5 mi SW
- Goodyear Village16.6 mi SW
- Gold Canyon17.1 mi E
- Paradise Valley17.6 mi NW
- San Tan Valley17.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Mesa
What county is Mesa in?
Mesa is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Mesa, AZ?
504,258 people lived in Mesa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mesa, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85206. Other ZIP codes: 85203, 85204, 85205, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85233, 85234, 85236.
What is the elevation of Mesa?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mesa?
Gilbert (6.2 mi), Apache Junction (10.2 mi), Chandler (11.2 mi), Tempe (12.5 mi), Queen Creek (12.5 mi).
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