81520 ZIP Code
Clifton, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81520 |
| City/Town: | Clifton |
| County: | Mesa |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,682 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,796 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,626 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,564 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,500 |
| Land Area: | 20.5 sq miles
53.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1111, -108.4338 |
Population Information (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,682 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,683 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,999 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 941 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 933 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 606 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,165 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,150 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,932 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,870 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,621 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 653 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 808 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,389 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 419 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 195 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,026 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,564 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,287 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 277 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,465 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,822 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,887 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 480 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 859 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,976 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,766 | 31.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 683 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 820 | 9.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 303 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,796 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,760 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,991 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,626 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,845 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,402 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 443 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,201 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 746 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 455 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,224 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 114 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 305 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 311 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 656 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 695 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,113 | 22.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,080 | 15.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 914 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 506 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 223 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 514 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 710 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 707 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 937 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 563 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 650 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 292 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 185 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,492 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 505 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 76 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 208 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 290 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 709 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 285 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 664 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 288 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 96 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,028 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 561 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 171 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 466 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 486 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,156 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 465 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 435 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,952 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,050 | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,712 | 49.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,729 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,965 | 75.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,793 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 913 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 236 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 83 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,151 | 21.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,192 | 57.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 153 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 118 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 649 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 93 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 64 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,273 | 22.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 166 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 963 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 753 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,102 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,644 | 29.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 329 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 158 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 107 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 319 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 102 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,380 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,302 | 59.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 677 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 17 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,305 | 81.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 168 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 673 | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 128 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 258 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,862 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,725 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,442 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 482 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 325 | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 282 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 673 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,002 | 28.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 465 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 192 | 5.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,302 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,026 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,287 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,260 | 42.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 913 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,077 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,671 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,848 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,628 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,565 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,975 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,541 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 183 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 828 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,659 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,136 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 155 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 110 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,322 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 848 | 27.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 701 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,505 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 877 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,681 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,730 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 118 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,003 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 609 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,430 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,136 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,365 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 736 | 34.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 454 | 21.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,726 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 97 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 956 | 985.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 956 | 985.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 956 | 985.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 45.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 614 | 633.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,741 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,408 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,333 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,007 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 127 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 199 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,287 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,019 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Clifton, CO81520