Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 470 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,603 (25%) |
| Some College | 9,930 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 13,645 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 7,007 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24,804 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,757 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,302 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,265/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 49,505 |
| Vacant Units | 2,512 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Grand Junction is a city in Colorado, located in Mesa County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 112,115 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.01 years.
Economically, Grand Junction is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,757 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Grand Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,302, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,265 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Grand Junction is well-educated. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.77%).
Grand Junction, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81501 | 24,142 | $48,500 | $283,300 | $974 | 7.8% | 38.0% | 47.1% |
| 81503 | 16,132 | $71,681 | $307,600 | $1,015 | 5.0% | 32.3% | 78.1% |
| 81504 | 31,949 | $67,907 | $290,300 | $1,414 | 5.3% | 31.5% | 78.7% |
| 81505 | 11,959 | $87,677 | $436,800 | $1,424 | 1.3% | 50.4% | 69.6% |
| 81506 | 11,840 | $76,464 | $428,000 | $1,211 | 3.7% | 54.9% | 61.5% |
| 81507 | 16,093 | $106,039 | $491,300 | $1,580 | 4.9% | 63.2% | 90.7% |