ZIP Code 81501

Located in Grand Junction, CO (Mesa County)

ZIP Code 81501 (Grand Junction, CO): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 24,011 residents (1,069 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $315,475
  • Average Household Income: $53,666

ZIP code 81501 primarily serves Grand Junction, CO in Mesa County. An estimated 24,011 people live within this area, with about 1,069 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 81501, the average price is around $315,475. That makes local housing 37% lower than the Colorado average of $498,830, and 2% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 81501 earns about $53,666 a year. This income is 39% lower than the average family in Colorado ($88,479), and 32% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 24,011
Median Household Income $53,666
Median Home Value $315,475
Median Age 36.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$29,090
Labor Force Participation60.2%
Unemployment Rate7.5%
Average Commute Time14.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate46.8%
Median Rent$1,035
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)30.9%
Total Housing Units10,906

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityGrand Junction
CountyMesa
County FIPS08077
Metro Area (CBSA)Grand Junction, CO
Population Density1,068.8/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.0717, -108.5457
TimezoneAmerica/Denver

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.67
Dual Income Families49.7%

Marital Status

Married26.7%
Never Married48.5%
Divorced18.8%
Widowed6.1%

Gender

Male53.6%
Female46.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)13.5%
Poverty Rate17.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans8.1%
Disabled Population18.5%
Limited English Proficiency0.4%

All ZIP Codes in Grand Junction

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
81504 32,376 $70,958 $315,222
81501 Current 24,011 $53,666 $315,475
81503 16,558 $75,053 $352,322
81507 15,947 $107,528 $516,345
81505 13,279 $90,830 $462,340
81506 11,412 $78,651 $447,171
81502 - - -

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
81503 Grand Junction, CO 4.2 miles 16,558
81504 Grand Junction, CO 4.3 miles 32,376
81506 Grand Junction, CO 6 miles 11,412
81507 Grand Junction, CO 6.2 miles 15,947
81520 Clifton, CO 6.5 miles 12,892
81505 Grand Junction, CO 8.4 miles 13,279
81526 Palisade, CO 11.5 miles 5,559
81521 Fruita, CO 16.8 miles 16,613
81524 Loma, CO 17.8 miles 2,760
81523 Glade Park, CO 19.9 miles 983
81643 Mesa, CO 21.5 miles 1,133
81527 Whitewater, CO 21.7 miles 1,462
81525 Mack, CO 25.7 miles 1,127
81630 De Beque, CO 26.7 miles 1,058
81418 Eckert, CO 28.7 miles 1,945
81646 Molina, CO 29.8 miles 115
81416 Delta, CO 33.6 miles 14,256
81413 Cedaredge, CO 34.9 miles 5,149
81410 Austin, CO 35.5 miles 1,372
81635 Parachute, CO 41.3 miles 7,486
81624 Collbran, CO 43.1 miles 1,492
81419 Hotchkiss, CO 45.2 miles 3,646
81425 Olathe, CO 46.5 miles 5,005