ZIP Code 81520, CO

Living in 81520

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 19
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 15
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Schools 6
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Residents

14k Population -516 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income -$2.7k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -12% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$721 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 81520

United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44

Property Crime in 81520

United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 10
Feb 31 1 8
Mar 40 1 8
Apr 48 1 4
May 58 1 3
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 74 1 0
Aug 71 1 0
Sep 62 1 0
Oct 50 1 2
Nov 37 1 7
Dec 27 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 81520

Inland Flooding35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 81520, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 81520, CO

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Life Academy
4 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 81520, CO

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Fort Lewis College
130 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 81520, CO

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West Springs Hospital
5 miles, SW
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Community Hospital
10 miles, W

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 81520, CO

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Canyonlands Field
75 miles, W
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