ZIP Code 81520 is associated with the U.S. city Clifton in Colorado (Mesa County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 14,080. Approximately 23% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $41,250. The ZIP Code 81520 has a median age of approximately 33.1 years, with 17.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Colorado region, an estimated 85.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,948.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81520 is $41,250, while the region's mean household income is $51,653. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,948. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81520 of $19,948 is approximately 47.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 22.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately140% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 81520 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.0% of 81520 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81520, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 17.7% of 81520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Asian (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81520 are younger than average. The median age of 33.1 years in ZIP Code 81520 is approximately 13.12% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 81520 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 81520 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 81520, 85.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Mesa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81520 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81520 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 81520, 62.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 18.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81520 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 81520 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.7% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 18.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 81520, 93.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mesa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81520, an estimated 32.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mesa County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 32.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81520, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 81520 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mesa County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 11 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 4 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 43.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81520 | 13.9¢/kWh | 12.24¢/kWh | 9.53¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 15.01¢/kWh | 11.01¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81520 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.76 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.26 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.54 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.89 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.99 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.37 | 1.78 | 5.46 |