ZIP Code 81520 -- Clifton, CO

Mesa | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
12,892
Unknown
Median Income
$50,283
Home Value
$249,600
Median Rent
$1,026
Median Age
38.40
Diversity Index
51.80
Moderate
Cost of Living
87.7
below average
Unemployment
8.3%

About ZIP Code 81520

ZIP code 81520 in Clifton, Colorado is a unknown area with a population of 12,892. The median household income is $50,283, which is This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $249,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 87.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.40 years. Approximately 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mesa, CO.

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Population & Age

Total Population
12,892
Median Age
38.40
Male Population
6,312
49.0%
Female Population
6,580
51.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
51.80 Moderate
White
80.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
21.2%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.1%
Other Race
6.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$50,283
Mean Household Income
$64,121
Per Capita Income
$27,088
Below Poverty Line
20.9%

This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$249,600
Median Rent
$1,026
Total Housing Units
5,428
Occupied Units
5,291
Vacant Units
137
2.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
67.3%
Renter Occupied
32.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 67.3% Renter 32.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.4%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
6,146
Employment Rate
91.7%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.7%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
12.9%

Cost of Living Index

87.7
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 81520 is 12.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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81501
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81504
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81503
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81505
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81521
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Other ZIP Codes in Mesa

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
81504 Fruitvale 32,376 $70,958
81501 Grand junction 24,011 $53,666
81521 Fruita 16,613 $88,458
81503 Grand junction 16,558 $75,053
81505 Grand junction 13,279 $90,830
81506 Grand junction 11,412 $78,651

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 81520

ZIP code 81520 (Clifton, CO) has a total population of 12,892 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 81520 is $50,283 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 81520 is primarily located in Clifton, Colorado (CO). It falls within Mesa County.

The median home value in ZIP code 81520 is $249,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,026.

The median age in ZIP code 81520 is 38.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 81520 has a cost of living index of 87.69 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 81520, 13.96% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.41% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 81520 is 8.30%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 12.89% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.