81503 ZIP Code
Grand Junction, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81503 |
| City/Town: | Grand Junction |
| County: | Mesa |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,152 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,968 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,637 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,546 |
| Median Home Value: | $279,700 |
| Land Area: | 22.0 sq miles
57.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0340, -108.4866 |
Population Information (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,152 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,925 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,227 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,203 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 801 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,066 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 891 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 747 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,143 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,129 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,691 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,229 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,185 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,028 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 833 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 206 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $279,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,093 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,546 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,150 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 396 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,761 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,389 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,444 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 407 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 555 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,831 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,273 | 28.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 812 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,943 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 623 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,968 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,850 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,284 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,637 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,735 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,172 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 563 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,235 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,207 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 599 | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 353 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,110 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 65 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 265 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 139 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,396 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,038 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,381 | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,297 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 979 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 169 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 202 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 609 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 357 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 782 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,371 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,187 | 19.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 892 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 374 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 207 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,541 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 577 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 581 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 124 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 878 | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 495 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 210 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,236 | 17.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 377 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 546 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 601 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,857 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 293 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 364 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,806 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,544 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,736 | 47.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,345 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,651 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,248 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,438 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 268 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 76 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 576 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,247 | 80.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 192 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 289 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 120 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 39 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 538 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 330 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,561 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 597 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 735 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,313 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 475 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 783 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 455 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 245 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 170 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,221 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,844 | 58.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,080 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,246 | 85.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 27 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 805 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 218 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,674 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,235 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,023 | 32.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 177 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 248 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 538 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,737 | 36.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,543 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 477 | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,427 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $356 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,093 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,150 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,452 | 56.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,166 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,211 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,250 | 20.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,902 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,090 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,538 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,866 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,785 | 57.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 595 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,393 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,134 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 146 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 141 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,584 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 677 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 586 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,547 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,101 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,151 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,743 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 104 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,600 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,039 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,562 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,304 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,679 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 625 | 27.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 341 | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,719 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 251 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 433 | 172.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 433 | 172.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 433 | 172.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 247 | 98.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 15.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,949 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,330 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 619 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 530 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 47 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,150 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,849 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Grand Junction, CO81503