ZIP code 81527
Where is ZIP code 81527?
Whitewater, Colorado
Mesa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81527 belongs to Whitewater, Colorado in Mesa County. 81527 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 1,462 people live in the 81527 area, where the median household income is $76,815. The closest ZIP codes are 81503 (Grand Junction, 4.4 mi northwest), 81502 (Grand Junction, 5.3 mi northwest) and 81520 (Clifton, 7.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81527 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Whitewater |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.9744, -108.399 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 815 |
Population and income in 81527
| Population | 1,462 · lower than 59% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.2 years · higher than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $76,815 · lower than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,956 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $425,600 · lower than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,289 a month |
| Housing units | 870 |
| Households | 593 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 18% |
| Land area | 841.92 sq mi (plus 1.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81527. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81527
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 4.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 81501 | Grand Junction, CO | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 12 mi NW | Standard |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 14 mi NW | Standard |
| 81643 | Mesa, CO | 20.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81523 | Glade Park, CO | 20.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81521 | Fruita, CO | 21.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81527 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81527
123 MAIN ST
WHITEWATER CO 81527
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81527-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81527?
- 81527 is a Whitewater, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81527 in?
- ZIP code 81527 is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81527 in?
- 81527 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81527?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81527 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81527?
- About 1,462 people live in ZIP code 81527, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81527?
- The median household income in 81527 is $76,815 a year, lower than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81527?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81527 are 81503 (Grand Junction, 4.4 miles), 81502 (Grand Junction, 5.3 miles), 81520 (Clifton, 7.8 miles) and 81504 (Grand Junction, 8.8 miles).