Battlement Mesa
Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado

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.
- 5,438residents (2020 Census)
- 5,489 ftelevation · 1,673 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 488 / sq mipopulation density
- 81635ZIP code
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 had 5,438 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,438 |
|---|---|
| Density | 488 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Battlement Mesa at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Garfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,438 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.15 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4528° N, 108.0039° W |
| ZIP code | 81635 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0805120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Battlement Mesa
- Parachute2.8 mi W
- Rifle13.8 mi NE
- De Beque14.6 mi SW
- Collbran14.9 mi S
- Silt19.8 mi E
- New Castle26.8 mi E
- Palisade30.4 mi SW
- Fruitvale35.5 mi SW
- Clifton35.7 mi SW
- Cedaredge38.8 mi S
- Grand Junction39.2 mi SW
- Orchard Mesa39.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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