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81521

Colorado · 16,613 residents · 182 sq mi
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ZIP 81521 is home to 16,613 people in Mesa County. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 2% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. At a median age of 43.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The poverty rate is 3.7%, under the national 12.5%. Households here earn about 20% more than in Mesa County as a whole. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Mesa County, 81521 ranks 8th by median household income.

$88,458
US average: $82,259
$43,586
US average: $44,673
$422,900
US average: $376,019
34.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
182 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.9%
Age 65+
20.2%
47.2%
52.8%
2.57 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,008)
Black1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,633)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other4.5%(748)
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.8
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
LOWEST8TH 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 81521?

ZIP code 81521 has about 16,613 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81521?

The typical household in ZIP code 81521 earns about $88,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 81521 expensive?

In ZIP code 81521, the median home is worth about $422,900, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 81521?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 81521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81521?

About 3.7% of people in ZIP code 81521 live below the federal poverty line.

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