Palisade
Town in Mesa County, Colorado
Palisade is a town in Mesa County, Colorado, with 2,565 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,728 ft (1,441 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifton, 6.0 miles W.
- 2,565residents (2020 Census)
- 4,728 ftelevation · 1,441 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 2,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 81526ZIP code
About Palisade
Palisade is a statutory town in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,565 at the 2020 census, down from 2,692 in 2010.
The community was named for the cliffs near the town site. Palisade is known for its peach orchards and wine vineyards. The climate, a 182-day growing season, and an average 78 percent of sunshine makes Palisade "The Peach Capital of Colorado".
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Living in Palisade
- Median household income
- $80,587
- Median home value
- $404,600
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 51.8
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Palisade had 2,565 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,565 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,158 per sq mi (833 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palisade at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,565 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1079° N, 108.3573° W |
| ZIP code | 81526 |
| Official website | townofpalisade.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0856970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palisade
- Clifton6.0 mi W
- Fruitvale6.6 mi W
- Orchard Mesa10.1 mi SW
- Grand Junction11.3 mi W
- Redlands16.0 mi W
- De Beque16.2 mi NE
- Fruita20.2 mi W
- Collbran23.0 mi NE
- Loma25.0 mi W
- Cedaredge27.5 mi SE
- Delta28.2 mi SE
- Parachute28.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Palisade
What county is Palisade in?
Palisade is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of Palisade, CO?
2,565 people lived in Palisade at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palisade, CO?
The ZIP code of Palisade is 81526.
What is the elevation of Palisade?
4,728 feet (1,441 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palisade?
Clifton (6.0 mi), Fruitvale (6.6 mi), Orchard Mesa (10.1 mi), Grand Junction (11.3 mi), Redlands (16.0 mi).
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