| City: | Gateway, Colorado |
| County: | Mesa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:15 AM |
| Population: | 107 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.6699, -108.9385 |
| Land Area: | 290.88 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 81522 has 107 residents and 62 households (average 1.73 persons per household). The median age is 51.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.6% male and 36.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.8%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 15Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 62Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 34 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 131 | 123 | 107 | 104 | 107 | 24 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 139 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 107 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.4
Male Median Age: 51.3
Female Median Age: 51.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 95 | 90.48% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 5.71% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.95% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.95% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.90% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 63.55% | 51.3 years |
| Females: | 39 | 36.45% | 51.8 years |
| Total: | 107 | 100% | 51.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 62 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 62 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
ZIP Code 81522 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 75 people with an annual payroll of $5,938,000. USPS data shows 9 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 9Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,375Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $992,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,938,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 75Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81522 is located in Mesa County, Colorado, within the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24300) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 146,723 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 81522. It covers 290.88 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Grand Junction, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 146,723Source: Census |
| MSA: | Grand Junction, CO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 290.88 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 81522 is in the Mesa County Valley School District 51, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.