81523 ZIP Code — Glade Park, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81523 is located in Glade Park, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 288.29 square miles and serves a population of 669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81523

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $705,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,806. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81523 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

669

population

288.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glade Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	669
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	288.29 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.0182
Longitude	-108.8553
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	30.1%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

669

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$86,806

Median household income

$56,905

Per capita income

$705,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	3.7%
18 and over	644	96.3%
65 and over	230	34.4%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	653	97.6%
Two or more races	16	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	25.2%
$100k–$150k	34.8%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$86,806

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 59.1%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$705,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	29.3%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	34.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	46.4%
Wood	33.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	205	48.8%
Female householder, no spouse	12	2.9%
Households with children under 18	26	6.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	51.7%
Average household size	1.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	4.4%
Married	61.2%	90.7%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	22.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	26.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	14.7%
High school	11	32.4%
College / grad school	9	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 19.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Information 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 10.1%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Professional & management 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	660	98.7%
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)	640	95.7%
Born in same state	640	95.7%
Born in different state	203	30.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	4.3%
Not a US citizen	13	44.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	23%
French	132	19.7%
Arab	44	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	39	5.8%
Dutch	15	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81523

What city is ZIP code 81523 in?

ZIP code 81523 is primarily assigned to Glade Park, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81523 in?

ZIP code 81523 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81523 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81523 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81523 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 81523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81523 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 81523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81523?

The median home value in ZIP code 81523 is $705,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 81523 in?

ZIP code 81523 observes the MST timezone.