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81520

Colorado · 12,892 residents · 20.549 sq mi
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ZIP 81520 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $249,600. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mesa County median. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Mesa County, 81520 ranks 16th by median household income.

$50,283
US average: $82,259
$249,600
US average: $376,019
14.0%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score51.8%(6,676)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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