ZIP Code 81521
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 16,861
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 81521
- What is the median household income in 81521?
- The median household income in 81521 is $82,632 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 81521?
- The poverty rate in 81521 is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 81521?
- $385,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 81521?
- The median gross rent in 81521 is $1,249 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 81521 residents have a college degree?
- 32.0% of adults in 81521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,861
Median Income
$82,632
Median Home Value
$385,300
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.2%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,769 (+35.8%)
Home Value:
+$147,900 (+62.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.3 pp (-86.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.9 pp (+27.5%)
Unemployment:
-4.6 pp (-59%)
Demographics
Total Population
16,861
Median Age
42.0
Female
52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.3%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Other 2.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$82,632
±$7,945
Per Capita Income
$107,272
Median Family Income
$90,821
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Child Poverty Rate
0.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
9.2%
$50–75k
18.8%
$75–100k
18.7%
$100–150k
18.8%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,531
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Renter-Occupied
16.8%
Vacancy Rate
2.8%
Median Home Value
$385,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,249
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.1%
$50–100k
0.3%
$100–200k
2.9%
$200–300k
16.5%
$300–500k
48.1%
$500k–$1M
21.1%
$1M+
5.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.4%
$500–1k
12.1%
$1–1.5k
40.9%
$1.5–2k
27.2%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3+
30.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.6%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
0.3%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.2%
1970–1999
10.0%
2000–2009
31.8%
2010+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.0%
Graduate Degree
8.7%
Some College / Associate
24.9%
Less Than High School
1.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Work from Home
9.3%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
76.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.8%
Arts/Entmt.
12.9%
Prof. Services
11.0%
Construction
10.7%
Retail
10.6%
Transportation
6.4%
Public Admin
5.4%
Agriculture
5.2%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Finance
3.8%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
39.8%
Food Prep
17.5%
Sales
16.5%
Production
15.4%
Construction
10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.7 min
Drove Alone
77.6%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,346
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
61.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
24.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
9.4%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.6%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 26.3%
Working age (18–64): 73.7%
65 and over: 21.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
42.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.8%
Europe
11.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.3%
With a Disability
12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.2%
Uninsured
8.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.0%
Has a Computer
91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023