Battlement Mesa

Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado

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Battlement Mesa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Garfield County, Colorado, with 5,438 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,489 ft (1,673 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parachute, 2.8 miles W.

About Battlement Mesa

Battlement Mesa is an unincorporated community, a census-designated place (CDP), and post office in and governed by Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Glenwood Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Battlement Mesa post office has the ZIP Codes 81635 and 81636 (for post office boxes). At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Battlement Mesa CDP was 5,438. The Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District provides services.

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Living in Battlement Mesa

Median household income
$76,152
Median home value
$312,700
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Median age
33.6
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Battlement Mesa, CO population

Battlement Mesa had 5,438 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,438
Density488 per sq mi (188 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Battlement Mesa at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyGarfield County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,438 (2020)
Land area11.15 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Water area0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²)
Elevation5,489 ft (1,673 m)
Coordinates39.4528° N, 108.0039° W
ZIP code81635
Census code (GEOID)0805120

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Battlement Mesa

What county is Battlement Mesa in?

Battlement Mesa is in Garfield County, Colorado.

What is the population of Battlement Mesa, CO?

5,438 people lived in Battlement Mesa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Battlement Mesa, CO?

The ZIP code of Battlement Mesa is 81635.

What is the elevation of Battlement Mesa?

5,489 feet (1,673 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Battlement Mesa?

Parachute (2.8 mi), Rifle (13.8 mi), De Beque (14.6 mi), Collbran (14.9 mi), Silt (19.8 mi).

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