| ZIP Code | 81526 |
|---|---|
| City | Palisade |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,822 ft |
| Latitude | 39.083037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.345615 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 861 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 611 (16%) |
| Associates | 580 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 388 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,390 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,316 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $449,300 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,219/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,573 |
| Vacant Units | 250 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,573 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 250 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 81526 is located in Palisade, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 5,397, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.3 years. Economically, 81526 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,316 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81526 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $449,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,219 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 81526 is primarily White (89.01%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81526 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 81526 in Palisade, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,397 residents, a median household income of $83,316, and a median home value of $449,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.