81501 ZIP Code – Grand Junction, Colorado
81501 is a ZIP code serving Grand Junction, Colorado in Mesa County with a population of approximately 23,998 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $45,332, which is well below the Colorado average and below the national figure. At $257,700, median home values run near the national average, with 46.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $921 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 60% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.8%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 18.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.2%, near the national average. The median age is 35.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 81503, 81504, 81506.
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ZIP 81501 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81501 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $257k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $921 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.2% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81503 – Grand Junction
- 81504 – Grand Junction
- 81506 – Grand Junction
- 81507 – Grand Junction
- 81520 – Clifton
- 81505 – Grand Junction
- 81526 – Palisade
- 81521 – Fruita
- 81524 – Loma
- 81523 – Glade Park
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81503 | GRAND JUNCTION | 16,152 | $66,968 |
| 81504 | GRAND JUNCTION | 31,380 | $63,946 |
| 81506 | GRAND JUNCTION | 11,879 | $80,570 |
| 81507 | GRAND JUNCTION | 16,162 | $99,149 |
| 81520 | CLIFTON | 13,682 | $49,796 |