ZIP code 81520
Where is ZIP code 81520?
Clifton, Colorado
Mesa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81520 belongs to Clifton, Colorado in Mesa County. 81520 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 12,892 people live in the 81520 area, where the median household income is $50,283. The closest ZIP codes are 81504 (Grand Junction, 2.3 mi west), 81503 (Grand Junction, 3.5 mi south) and 81526 (Palisade, 4.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 81520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clifton |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.0805, -108.4496 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 815 |
Population and income in 81520
| Population | 12,892 · higher than 69% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 627 · higher than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.4 years · lower than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $50,283 · lower than 88% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,088 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $249,600 · lower than 79% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,026 a month |
| Housing units | 5,428 |
| Households | 5,291 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 20.55 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 2.3 mi W | Standard |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 3.5 mi S | Standard |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 4.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81501 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 81527 | Whitewater, CO | 7.8 mi S | Standard |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 81521 | Fruita, CO | 15.7 mi W | Standard |
| 81523 | Glade Park, CO | 18.9 mi W | Standard |
| 81643 | Mesa, CO | 19.3 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81520
123 MAIN ST
CLIFTON CO 81520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81520?
- 81520 is a Clifton, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81520 in?
- ZIP code 81520 is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81520 in?
- 81520 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81520 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81520?
- About 12,892 people live in ZIP code 81520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81520?
- The median household income in 81520 is $50,283 a year, lower than 88% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81520 are 81504 (Grand Junction, 2.3 miles), 81503 (Grand Junction, 3.5 miles), 81526 (Palisade, 4.6 miles) and 81502 (Grand Junction, 4.6 miles).