ZIP code 81526
Where is ZIP code 81526?
Palisade, Colorado
Mesa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81526 belongs to Palisade, Colorado in Mesa County. 81526 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 5,559 people live in the 81526 area, where the median household income is $87,500. The closest ZIP codes are 81520 (Clifton, 4.6 mi west), 81503 (Grand Junction, 6.2 mi southwest) and 81504 (Grand Junction, 6.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 81526 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palisade |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.1032, -108.368 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 815 |
Population and income in 81526
| Population | 5,559 · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 77 · higher than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.7 years · higher than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $87,500 · higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,264 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $501,800 · higher than 59% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,317 a month |
| Housing units | 2,712 |
| Households | 2,446 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 72.36 sq mi (plus 0.61 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81526. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81526
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 8.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81527 | Whitewater, CO | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 81501 | Grand Junction, CO | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 14.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 81643 | Mesa, CO | 14.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81630 | De Beque, CO | 16.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81646 | Molina, CO | 17.5 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81526 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81526
123 MAIN ST
PALISADE CO 81526
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Orchard Mesa: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81526-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81526?
- 81526 is a Palisade, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81526 in?
- ZIP code 81526 is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81526 in?
- 81526 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81526?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81526 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81526?
- About 5,559 people live in ZIP code 81526, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81526?
- The median household income in 81526 is $87,500 a year, higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81526?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81526 are 81520 (Clifton, 4.6 miles), 81503 (Grand Junction, 6.2 miles), 81504 (Grand Junction, 6.8 miles) and 81502 (Grand Junction, 8.5 miles).