ZIP Code 81526, CO

Living in 81526

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 39
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 17
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Schools 2
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Residents

5.4k Population +29 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate22%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$1k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$324k Median Home Value +$74k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$739 Median Monthly Rent +$99 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas74%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 81526

United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44

Property Crime in 81526

United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

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 81526

Inland Flooding37
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 81526, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 81526, CO

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Life Academy
10 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 81526, CO

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Fort Lewis College
128 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 81526, CO

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West Springs Hospital
10 miles, W
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Community Hospital
15 miles, W

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 81526, CO

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Canyonlands Field
80 miles, W