81522 ZIP Code — Gateway, CO
Mesa County, Colorado
ZIP code 81522 is located in Gateway, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 290.88 square miles and serves a population of 107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
107
population
290.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81522
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gateway | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 107 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 290.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7609 |
| Longitude | -108.7165 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 44.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
107
Population
69.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$26,441
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
145
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
55
65–74
52
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 107 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 107 | 100.0% |
| Median age | 69.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 44.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 9.6% |
$35k–$50k
20.4%
$50k–$75k
79.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 20.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 79.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
79.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 62.8% |
| Single-family detached | 92.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 40.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 67.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 79.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.4% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 20.4% |
| Wood | 79.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 54 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 54 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
11.2%
Some college, no degree
48.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
40.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 100.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 100.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 43 | 40.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.8% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 107 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 107 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 107 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 53 | 49.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 43 | 40.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81522
What city is ZIP code 81522 in?
ZIP code 81522 is primarily assigned to Gateway, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81522 in?
ZIP code 81522 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81522 have an older population?
100% of residents in ZIP code 81522 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81522 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 81522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 81522 have a large veteran population?
40% of civilians in ZIP code 81522 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 81522?
ZIP code 81522 has an estimated population of 107 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 81522 in?
ZIP code 81522 observes the MST timezone.