| ZIP Code | 81523 |
|---|---|
| City | Glade Park |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 6,614 ft |
| Latitude | 38.924718 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.889477 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.7 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 191 (27.1%) |
| Associates | 204 (29%) |
| Bachelors | 105 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 204 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,830 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $786,100 ▲ 182% above avg ↑ 80% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 652 |
| Vacant Units | 156 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 652 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 156 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
ZIP code 81523 is located in Glade Park, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 839, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.7 years. Economically, 81523 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,830 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81523 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $786,100 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 80% since 2019.
The population of 81523 is primarily White (89.75%). Residents are well-educated — 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.
Overall, ZIP code 81523 in Glade Park, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 839 residents, a median household income of $102,830, and a median home value of $786,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.