The layer structured zirconium phosphate(Zr P) can be intercalated with atoms, molecules, small organic groups and even polymers. The structures and properties of the Zr P intercalation compounds can be deliberately tuned, leading to promising potential applications in many fields. This article provides a brief review on the experimental results of the Zr P intercalation compounds, with the focus on the polymer/a-zirconium phosphate (α-Zr P) nano-composites. The computer simulations of the Zr P intercalation compounds at the atomic level play a significant role in designing and understanding the properties of Zr P, and in the promotion of the applications of compounds. The layer structured zirconium phosphate (Zr P) can be intercalated with atoms, molecules, small organic groups and even polymers. The structures and properties of the Zr P intercalation compounds can be deliberately tuned, leading to promising potential applications in many fields. This article provides a brief review on the experimental results of the Zr P intercalation compounds, with the focus on the polymer / a-zirconium phosphate (α-Zr P) nano-composites. The computer simulations of the Zr P intercalation compounds at the atomic level play a significant role in designing and understanding the properties of Zr P, and in the promotion of the applications of compounds.