| ZIP Code | 81505 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Junction |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,832 ft |
| Latitude | 39.214122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.588404 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 117 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,619 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 944 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 1,625 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 822 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,546 (40.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,677 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $436,800 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,424/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,379 |
| Vacant Units | 138 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,379 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 138 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 81505 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 11,959, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 81505 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,677 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81505 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $436,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,424 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 81505 is primarily White (75.22%). Residents are well-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81505 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 81505 in Grand Junction, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,959 residents, a median household income of $87,677, and a median home value of $436,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.