City

Whitewater, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mesa County  ·  Colorado

👥1,340Population
💰$83,389Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$431,300Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 7.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian1.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
45%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty1.0% ▼ 90% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate337 (28.4%)
Some College167 (14.1%)
Associates279 (23.5%)
Bachelors172 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree233 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad28.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,389 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$431,300 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,279/mo
Total Housing Units742
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
59%
About Whitewater, CO

Whitewater is a city in Colorado, located in Mesa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,340 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Whitewater is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,389 is near the national average. Approximately 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Whitewater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $431,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,279 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitewater is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81527 1,340 $83,389 $431,300 $1,279 0.0% 34.1% 85.7%