Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 879 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 27,565 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 13,840 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 19,437 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 9,357 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 32,456 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,634 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $358,857 ▲ 29% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,253/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 68,920 |
| Vacant Units | 4,315 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mesa County is located in Colorado and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 157,483 residents. With a median age of 41.1, it is a middle-aged county.
Mesa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,634 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Mesa County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $358,857 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,252. Homeownership rates are high at 72.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Mesa County are primarily White (79.03%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Mesa County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 19 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | Clifton | 13,454 | $50,769 | $228,000 | $1,013 | 6.6% | 21.7% |
| 81624 | Collbran | 1,487 | $89,900 | $467,300 | $1,563 | 8.3% | 30.6% |
| 81630 | De Beque | 1,052 | $72,344 | $276,100 | $1,275 | 5.0% | 31.1% |
| 81521 | Fruita | 16,861 | $82,632 | $385,300 | $1,249 | 3.2% | 39.3% |
| 81523 | Glade Park | 839 | $102,830 | $786,100 | — | 0.0% | 43.9% |
| 81501 | Grand Junction | 24,142 | $48,500 | $283,300 | $974 | 7.8% | 38.0% |
| 81503 | Grand Junction | 16,132 | $71,681 | $307,600 | $1,015 | 5.0% | 32.3% |
| 81504 | Grand Junction | 31,949 | $67,907 | $290,300 | $1,414 | 5.3% | 31.5% |
| 81505 | Grand Junction | 11,959 | $87,677 | $436,800 | $1,424 | 1.3% | 50.4% |
| 81506 | Grand Junction | 11,840 | $76,464 | $428,000 | $1,211 | 3.7% | 54.9% |
| 81507 | Grand Junction | 16,093 | $106,039 | $491,300 | $1,580 | 4.9% | 63.2% |
| 81524 | Loma | 2,556 | $109,578 | $718,800 | $1,702 | 6.6% | 38.3% |
| 81525 | Mack | 1,194 | $71,702 | $442,200 | $1,604 | 8.6% | 23.8% |
| 81643 | Mesa | 957 | $125,469 | $581,900 | — | 5.3% | 37.0% |
| 81646 | Molina | 207 | $85,577 | $470,700 | — | 0.0% | 45.1% |
| 81526 | Palisade | 5,397 | $83,316 | $449,300 | $1,219 | 7.0% | 46.4% |
| 81527 | Whitewater | 1,340 | $83,389 | $431,300 | $1,279 | 0.0% | 34.1% |