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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85204

Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Typical home value

$394,101[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+38.7%
vs metro
-11.6%
vs state
+1.3%
ZIP 85204 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85204 in AZ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 85204 is worth $394,101 — 11.6% below the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,452 a month — a 4.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,452[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,602[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Maricopa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
65,155[3]
Median household income
$72,216[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Maricopa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+5,261[5]
Moved in
91,952
Moved out
86,691

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
19
Elementary
12
Middle
1
High
3
  • Mesa High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mesa Unified District (4235)

    3,442 students

  • Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)

    1,713 students

  • Taylor Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–9 · Mesa Unified District (4235)

    869 students

  • Sequoia Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446)

    685 students

  • Keller Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Mesa Unified District (4235)

    567 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$17,429

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,993
Loan principal$315,281
Down payment$78,820
Total interest paid$402,123

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.69
Monthly cost to own$2,456
Monthly rent$1,452

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
35th percentile[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85204?
The typical home in 85204 is worth $394,101, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85204?
Home values in 85204 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 85204?
A typical home in 85204 rents for about $1,452 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 85204?
The effective property tax rate in 85204 is 0.4% — roughly $1,602 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85204?
ZIP code 85204 has a population of 65,155 and a median household income of $72,216.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $396,015
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Apache Junction, AZ

    Typical home
    $396,600
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Mesa, AZ

    Typical home
    $398,390
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Avondale, AZ

    Typical home
    $389,582
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Surprise, AZ

    Typical home
    $388,610
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Phoenix, AZ

    Typical home
    $387,068
    Gross yield
    4.9%

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