| ZIP Code | 81503 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Junction |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,572 ft |
| Latitude | 39.034026 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.486598 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,208 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 1,728 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 2,238 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 895 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,542 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,681 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,600 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,015/mo |
| Total Units | 6,567 |
| Vacant Units | 370 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,567 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 370 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 81503 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 16,132, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 81503 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,681 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81503 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $307,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,015 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 81503 is primarily White (77.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81503 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 81503 in Grand Junction, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,132 residents, a median household income of $71,681, and a median home value of $307,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.