| ZIP Code | 81520 |
|---|---|
| City | Clifton |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,663 ft |
| Latitude | 39.111083 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.433844 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 19.0% ▲ 90% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 356 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,724 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 1,173 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 1,914 (24.3%) |
| Bachelors | 690 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,015 (12.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,769 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,000 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,013/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,411 |
| Vacant Units | 204 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,411 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 204 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 81520 is located in Clifton, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 13,454, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 81520 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,769 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81520 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,013 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 81520 is primarily White (72.51%). Residents are less-educated — 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81520 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 81520 in Clifton, CO is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,454 residents, a median household income of $50,769, and a median home value of $228,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.