ZIP Code 85216 in Mesa, AZ

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Mesa, Arizona
County:Maricopa County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:05:30 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:480
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.4225, -111.8216
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85216 - Mesa, AZ

ZIP Code 85216, Mesa

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMaricopa County, AZ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points907 (331 businesses)
PO Boxes576
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 85206
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 576 boxes serving Mesa residents and businesses
  • The facility handles mail for 331 businesses using this address
  • Only one street route operates here: E Southern Avenue with 145 delivery points that have unit numbers
  • This ZIP is geographically contained within ZIP 85206, which provides street delivery to surrounding homes
  • Located near retirement communities like Leisure World, which explains the PO Box preference for some residents

Postal Services

This ZIP sits within the larger Mesa community in Maricopa County, near several established neighborhoods including Leisure World Community Association and Golden Hills. The postal facility provides an alternative to street delivery for residents and businesses in this part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Street delivery for the surrounding residential areas typically comes through neighboring ZIP codes like 85206, which geographically encompasses this location.

Street Name Patterns

Single Arterial

E Southern Avenue is the only street in this ZIP's delivery area, serving as the main arterial through this part of Mesa. The 145 records all include unit designations, suggesting either a business complex or multi-tenant facility along this route.

Nearby Areas

Leisure World Community Association Golden Hills Granite Reef Vista Park Velda Rose Estates East Granite Reef Vista

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 85216 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 69 people with an annual payroll of $4,049,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,378Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$623,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,049,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:69Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 85216 is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,941,206 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85216. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:38060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,941,206Source: Census
MSA:Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:33199.45 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0446000Source: Census
Place Name:Mesa city; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


85224 | | 85215

Schools in ZIP Code 85216


We could not locate which school district 85216 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Gem Charter School 207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: UnknownNearby
Edison Elementary School 545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
District: Mesa Unified DistrictNearby
Step Up School 44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: UnknownNearby
Slam Arizona Inc. 305 E Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: UnknownNearby
Eisenhower Center For Innovation 848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: Mesa Unified DistrictNearby
Heartwood Montessori 207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Learning Center 626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Queen Of Peace Catholic School 141 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85216


East Valley Institute Of Technology 1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Mesa 1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210-5005
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona College-Mesa 163 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
Type: Post Secondary
United Education Institute-Uei College-Mesa 1420 W. Southern Avenue, Suite D
Mesa, AZ 85202
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa 957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
Type: Post Secondary
Mesa Community College 1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov