| ZIP Code | 81525 |
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| City | Mack |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,636 ft |
| Latitude | 39.259524 |
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| Longitude | -108.967298 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.8% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 329 (41.9%) |
| Some College | 180 (22.9%) |
| Associates | 90 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 139 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,702 ≈ Avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $442,200 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 129% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,604/mo |
| Total Units | 472 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 472 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 81525 is located in Mack, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 1,194, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.2 years. Economically, 81525 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,702 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81525 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,604 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.7%) and renters (48.3%). Median home values have increased by 129% since 2019.
The population of 81525 is primarily White (91.71%). Residents are less-educated — 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81525 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 81525 in Mack, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a mature community. With 1,194 residents, a median household income of $71,702, and a median home value of $442,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.