81521 ZIP Code – Fruita, Colorado
81521 is a ZIP code serving Fruita, Colorado in Mesa County with a population of approximately 16,431 residents. The median household income is $73,826 — near the Colorado average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $360,800, above the national average, with 82.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,328 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
At 3.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 3.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.4, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 81525, 81524, 81523.
ZIP Code 81521 Data
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ZIP 81521 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81521 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $360k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,328 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.0% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81525 – Mack
- 81524 – Loma
- 81523 – Glade Park
- 81505 – Grand Junction
- 81507 – Grand Junction
- 81501 – Grand Junction
- 81506 – Grand Junction
- 81504 – Grand Junction
- 81503 – Grand Junction
- 81520 – Clifton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81525 | MACK | 1,490 | $56,891 |
| 81524 | LOMA | 2,670 | $129,914 |
| 81523 | GLADE PARK | 669 | $86,806 |
| 81505 | GRAND JUNCTION | 11,629 | $82,731 |
| 81507 | GRAND JUNCTION | 16,162 | $99,149 |