81525 ZIP Code — Mack, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81525 is located in Mack, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 154.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $314,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $56,891. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81525 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,490

population

154.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mack	Acceptable
Mack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81524 Loma (7 mi) 81521 Fruita (14.2 mi) 81505 Grand Junction (18.2 mi) 81507 Grand Junction (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,490
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	154.81 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	39.2411
Longitude	-108.9259
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	52.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,490

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$56,891

Median household income

$25,218

Per capita income

$314,700

Median home value

$1,340

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

102

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	503	33.8%
18 and over	987	66.2%
65 and over	266	17.9%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,490	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
Median income	$56,891

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,700
Median rent / month	$1,340
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.6%
2010–2019	26.5%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	31.5%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	52.7%
Wood	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	40	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	178	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	11.7%
Households with children under 18	244	49.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	43.0%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	30.5%
Married	43.1%	46.5%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	0.0%	7.7%
Divorced	34.3%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	8.3%
Elementary school	170	42.7%
High school	195	49.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Professional & management 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Other services 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	26.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.1%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.6%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,385	93.0%
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)	1,474	98.9%
Born in same state	1,474	98.9%
Born in different state	636	42.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.1%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	234	15.7%
Italian	95	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	4.1%
Irish	39	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81525

What city is ZIP code 81525 in?

ZIP code 81525 is primarily assigned to Mack, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81525 in?

ZIP code 81525 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81525 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81525 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81525?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81525 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 81525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81525?

The median home value in ZIP code 81525 is $314,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 81525 in?

ZIP code 81525 observes the MST timezone.