City

Fruita, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mesa County  ·  Colorado

👥16,861Population
💰$82,632Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$385,300Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic9.9%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,230 (29.4%)
Some College1,275 (11.6%)
Associates2,126 (19.3%)
Bachelors716 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree3,607 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,632 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$385,300 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,249/mo
Total Housing Units6,531
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
60%
About Fruita, CO

Fruita is a city in Colorado, located in Mesa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,861 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Fruita is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,632 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fruita is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $385,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,249 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fruita is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.3%).

Fruita, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Fruita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81521 16,861 $82,632 $385,300 $1,249 3.2% 39.3% 83.2%