81501 ZIP Code
Grand Junction, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81501 |
| City/Town: | Grand Junction |
| County: | Mesa |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,998 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,332 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,099 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,360 |
| Median Home Value: | $257,700 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0718, -108.5460 |
Population Information (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,998 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,839 | 53.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,159 | 46.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,058 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,079 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 830 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,143 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,782 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,052 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,819 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,319 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,193 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,760 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,299 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,033 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 631 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $257,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $921 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,360 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,706 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 654 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,997 | 46.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,709 | 53.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,106 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 324 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,298 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,983 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,824 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,340 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,996 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,341 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,332 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,370 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,167 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,099 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,477 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,553 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 885 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,422 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,947 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,870 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 681 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,900 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 250 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 239 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 149 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 408 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,010 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,494 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,408 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,522 | 10.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,780 | 7.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 824 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 859 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,118 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,521 | 14.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,419 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,295 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,008 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 967 | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 361 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 334 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,349 | 63.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 921 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 119 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 721 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 855 | 7.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,399 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 216 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 996 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 487 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,505 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 604 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 274 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 479 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,392 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,005 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,489 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 502 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 442 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,329 | 84.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,081 | 50.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,716 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,884 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,598 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,424 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,779 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 646 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 289 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,682 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,933 | 52.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 581 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 392 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,169 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 887 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 531 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,050 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 817 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 117 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 914 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 931 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 837 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 686 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,327 | 20.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 992 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,767 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 480 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,309 | 20.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 439 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,023 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,964 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,672 | 32.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,016 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 246 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,562 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,595 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 209 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,395 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,153 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,574 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,584 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 254 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 41 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 170 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 667 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,266 | 45.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,328 | 26.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 224 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,407 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $921 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,706 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,675 | 25.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,010 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,564 | 33.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,782 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,042 | 19.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,190 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,260 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,769 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,956 | 26.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,266 | 20.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,129 | 36.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,366 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 155 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,587 | 24.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 599 | 9.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,829 | 60.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,637 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,636 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,213 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,319 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 286 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,248 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,785 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,261 | 67.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,616 | 31.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,843 | 50.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,681 | 48.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,310 | 17.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,801 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 205 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,197 | 583.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,197 | 583.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,197 | 583.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 311 | 151.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 27.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 44 | 21.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 629 | 306.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 22.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,940 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,296 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,644 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,223 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 319 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,706 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,612 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Grand Junction, CO81501