| City: | Mesa, Colorado |
| County: | Mesa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:37 AM |
| Population: | 751 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0440, -108.0918 |
| Land Area: | 154.336 sq mi |
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Mesa sits at the base of Grand Mesa in western Colorado's Mesa County, serving a population of 751 across 127 square miles of mountain terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. With no alternative mail delivery available across the territory, all 349 occupied households depend on the Mesa post office for mail access.
The community skews older and affluent. Median age is 56.4 years, and median household income reaches $125,469. That's nearly double Colorado's median. Home values average $581,900, indicating this isn't a typical rural area. It's a retirement and recreation community where 33% of homes (198 of 595 housing units) sit vacant seasonally.
The post office maintains 430 PO Boxes for 349 households. This 123% adoption rate means the boxes serve not just local residents but also seasonal homeowners, recreational property owners, and people from surrounding areas. Two rural carrier routes deliver to homes along US Highway 65, KE Road, and numbered county roads, but many addresses remain accessible only by PO Box.
Street names tell the story of a mountain community. US Highway 65 and US Highway 330 provide the main access routes. Numbered roads (Road 48.5, Road 45.5) follow the rural grid system. Residential streets carry names like Eagles Way, Bear Run, Aspen Grove, and Ski View. The terrain includes destinations like Bull Basin Road, Horse Canyon Road, and Coon Creek Road.
Nearly one third of workers (32.4%) work from home. That's well above Colorado's average and fits the pattern of a retirement community with remote professionals. The area supports 21 business establishments employing 366 people, many likely in recreation, lodging, and services for the Grand Mesa recreation area.
Mailing to Mesa requires a PO Box. Street delivery exists on rural routes, but it's limited. The post office serves as the central mail access point for this dispersed mountain population.
Highway routes and numbered county roads provide main access, while residential streets carry mountain and wildlife names indicating a recreational mountain community near Grand Mesa.
ZIP Code 81643 has 751 residents and 349 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 56.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.7%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 751Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,133Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $106,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 349Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $605,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 752 | 783 | 715 | 789 | 685 | 736 | 605 | 561 | 412 | 430 | 368 | 468 | 957 | 1,133 |
| Decennial Census | 793 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 751 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.4
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 56.4
| 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 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 41 | 48 | 39 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Female | 18 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 55 | 47 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 26 | 37 | 26 | 34 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 29 | 54 | 52 | 60 | 57 | 96 | 95 | 65 | 35 | 20 | 16 |
| White: | 689 | 92.98% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 3.78% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 2.02% |
| Total: | 741 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 364 | 48.47% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 387 | 51.53% | 56.4 years |
| Total: | 751 | 100% | 56.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,124 | 99.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 0.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.79% |
| Total Population: | 1,133 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,124 | 99.21% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 0.79% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $106,813, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $52,188 (95.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,408. Family households earn a median of $150,318 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $150,318). By gender, male median income is $123,581 and female is $62,000, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $61,581 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,625 | $51,477 | $43,000 | $56,667 | $67,019 | $69,844 | $73,750 | $73,409 | $69,405 | $71,563 | $74,464 | $84,659 | $125,469 | $106,813 |
| Median Family Income | $56,250 | $53,636 | $49,063 | $56,481 | $68,750 | $71,250 | $76,250 | $75,577 | $74,688 | $74,063 | $85,750 | $96,389 | $145,329 | $150,318 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,523 | $28,750 | $29,500 | $35,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,667 | $0 | $44,018 | $48,828 | $55,735 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $52,813 | $53,929 | $29,850 | $38,500 | $0 | $43,000 | $41,771 | $37,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $149,327 | $121,298 | $123,581 |
| Median Female Income | $50,104 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $46,786 | $0 | $49,107 | $46,667 | $36,071 | $34,773 | $48,500 | $53,092 | $56,711 | $59,375 | $62,000 |
| Employed: | 477 | 59.55% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 2.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 302 | 37.70% |
| Total: | 801 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 256 | 53.67% |
| Service: | 65 | 13.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 90 | 18.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 31 | 6.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 7.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 477 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $605,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $308,600 (104.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $852 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $968. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.55% (63.90% with a mortgage, 36.10% free-and-clear) and renters 7.45% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.98%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,700 | $328,000 | $299,500 | $311,400 | $287,300 | $288,700 | $279,200 | $297,600 | $334,700 | $431,800 | $436,200 | $489,100 | $581,900 | $605,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 60.61% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 39.39% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $852 | $835 | $742 | $996 | $0 | $1,025 | $981 | $1,000 | $968 | $969 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 262 | 59.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 148 | 33.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 7.45% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 443 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 443 | 67.02% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 218 | 32.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 661 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 546 | 82.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 64 | 9.68% |
| Other Units: | 51 | 7.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 661 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 99.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (52.94%). College enrollment is 12.75%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 0.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 203 | 26.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 251 | 33.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 44 | 5.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 201 | 26.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 6.74% |
| Total: | 757 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 750 | 99.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 252 | 33.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 916 | 71.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 324 | 25.16% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 3.73% |
| Total: | 1,288 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,240 | 96.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.5% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 108 | 52.94% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 64 | 31.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 2.94% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 12.75% |
| Total: | 204 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 108 | 52.94% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 70 | 34.31% |
ZIP Code 81643 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 416 people with an annual payroll of $5,067,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 451Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,905,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,067,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 416Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81643 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 0.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 81643. It covers 154.336 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.351 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: | 154.336 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.351 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 |
We could not locate which school district 81643 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.