| ZIP Code | 81506 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Junction |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,022 ft |
| Latitude | 39.124877 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.558662 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,398 (16.5%) |
| Some College | 1,024 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,391 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 895 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,740 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,464 ≈ Avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,000 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,211/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,737 |
| Vacant Units | 409 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,737 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 409 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 81506 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 11,840, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.1 years. Economically, 81506 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,464 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81506 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $428,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,211 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 81506 is primarily White (84.36%). Residents are well-educated — 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81506 stands at 3.7%, which is 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 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 81506 in Grand Junction, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,840 residents, a median household income of $76,464, and a median home value of $428,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.