ZIP Code 81527 - Whitewater Colorado
Overview
ZIP Code 81527 is located in Whitewater Colorado. Portions of 81527 are also in Grand Junction. 81527 is entirely within Mesa County. Regionally, 81527 is located in the Colorado Rockies Region.
ZIP Code 81527 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Whitewater |
| Primary County | Mesa County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,497 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 81527 Map
81527 Demographics
81527 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81527 is White. The current unemployment level in 81527 is 3.8%.
| Population | 1,497 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 720 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $682,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.56% |
81527 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,598 | 94.56% |
| Black | 4 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 38 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81527 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 81 | 6.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 282 | 21.69% |
| High School Diploma | 377 | 29% |
| No High School Diploma | 35 | 2.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 84 | 6.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 284 | 21.85% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 6.46% |
| Masters Degree | 53 | 4.08% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 1% |
81527 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.92177582, -108.40773773 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Junction, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 239 Square Miles |
81527 Schools
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81527 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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