City

Palisade, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mesa County  ·  Colorado

👥5,397Population
💰$83,316Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$449,300Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate861 (22.5%)
Some College611 (16%)
Associates580 (15.1%)
Bachelors388 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,390 (36.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 16%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
HS Grad22.5%
Some College16.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,316 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$449,300 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,219/mo
Total Housing Units2,573
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Palisade, CO

Palisade is a city in Colorado, located in Mesa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,397 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Palisade is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,316 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palisade is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $449,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,219 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palisade is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.01%).

Palisade, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Palisade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81526 5,397 $83,316 $449,300 $1,219 7.0% 46.4% 76.0%