81506 ZIP Code – Grand Junction, Colorado
Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, ZIP code 81506 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Mesa County with a population of approximately 11,879 residents. The median household income is $80,570 — near the Colorado average and near the national average. At $389,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 65.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,068 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (increasing).
At 3.7%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 43.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 49.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 81504, 81505, 81501.
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ZIP 81506 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81506 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $389k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,068 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.1% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81504 – Grand Junction
- 81505 – Grand Junction
- 81501 – Grand Junction
- 81520 – Clifton
- 81503 – Grand Junction
- 81507 – Grand Junction
- 81526 – Palisade
- 81524 – Loma
- 81521 – Fruita
- 81630 – De Beque
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81504 | GRAND JUNCTION | 31,380 | $63,946 |
| 81505 | GRAND JUNCTION | 11,629 | $82,731 |
| 81501 | GRAND JUNCTION | 23,998 | $45,332 |
| 81520 | CLIFTON | 13,682 | $49,796 |
| 81503 | GRAND JUNCTION | 16,152 | $66,968 |