| ZIP Code | 81524 |
|---|---|
| City | Loma |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,742 ft |
| Latitude | 39.290535 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.732843 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 537 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 114 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 202 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (2.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 498 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,578 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $718,800 ▲ 158% above avg ↑ 119% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,702/mo ↑ 197% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 932 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 932 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 81524 is located in Loma, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 2,556, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 81524 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,578 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81524 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $718,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,702 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 119% since 2019.
The population of 81524 is primarily White (86.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81524 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 81524 in Loma, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,556 residents, a median household income of $109,578, and a median home value of $718,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.