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81520

Colorado · 12,892 residents · 20.5 sq mi
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ZIP 81520 is home to 12,892 people in Mesa County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. That trails the Mesa County median by roughly 32%. 20.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median household earns $50,283, about 39% below the national median. 6% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Mesa County, 81520 ranks 16th by median household income.

$50,283
US average: $82,259
$27,088
US average: $44,673
$249,600
US average: $376,019
14.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
20.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
17.1%
49.0%
51.0%
2.42 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(9,465)
Black0.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(2,734)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other4.1%(525)
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mesa County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST16TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
81501$53,666
81503$75,053
81504$70,958
81505$90,830
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 81520?

ZIP code 81520 has about 12,892 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81520?

The typical household in ZIP code 81520 earns about $50,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 81520 expensive?

In ZIP code 81520, the median home is worth about $249,600, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 81520?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 81520 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81520?

About 20.9% of people in ZIP code 81520 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024