81643 ZIP Code — Mesa, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81643 is located in Mesa, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 154.34 square miles and serves a population of 468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81643

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $489,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,659) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 81643 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

468

population

154.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mesa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	468
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	154.34 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	39.0440
Longitude	-108.0918
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	29.5%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

468

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$84,659

Median household income

$54,576

Per capita income

$489,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

40.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	12.6%
18 and over	409	87.4%
65 and over	135	28.8%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	442	94.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	2.8%
Two or more races	13	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.7%	9.6%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	32.2%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	18.8%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$84,659

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 46.6%

$500k–$1M 40.8%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$489,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	55.1%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	33.8%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.4%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	55.2%
Solar	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	62	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	8	3.3%
Households with children under 18	48	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	44.8%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	9.8%
Married	57.4%	85.9%
Separated	9.6%	0.0%
Widowed	13.5%	0.0%
Divorced	3.9%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 34.4%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	40.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	70.4%
High school	5	18.5%
College / grad school	3	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.5%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Construction 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Professional & management 10.7%

Other services 6.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.1%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	34.5%
Unpaid family workers	3.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	19.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	68.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	456	97.4%
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)	459	98.1%
Born in same state	459	98.1%
Born in different state	279	59.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.9%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	51.7%
French	119	25.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	4.7%
English	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81643

What city is ZIP code 81643 in?

ZIP code 81643 is primarily assigned to Mesa, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81643 in?

ZIP code 81643 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81643 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 81643 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 81643 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 81643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81643 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 81643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 81643 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 81643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 81643 in?

ZIP code 81643 observes the MST timezone.