| ZIP Code | 81501 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Junction |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft |
| Latitude | 39.071844 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.546 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 170 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,323 (28.6%) |
| Some College | 2,015 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 2,861 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,464 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,282 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,500 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $974/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,524 |
| Vacant Units | 650 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,524 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 650 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 81501 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 24,142, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 81501 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81501 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $974 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.1%) and renters (52.9%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 81501 is primarily White (75.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81501 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 81501 in Grand Junction, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 24,142 residents, a median household income of $48,500, and a median home value of $283,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.