81501 ZIP Code — Grand Junction, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81501 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 8.67 square miles and serves a population of 23,998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $45,332. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81501 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,998

population

8.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Junction	Acceptable
Grand Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81503 Grand Junction (1.9 mi) 81507 Grand Junction (4.8 mi) 81504 Grand Junction (5.9 mi) 81520 Clifton (6.6 mi) 81506 Grand Junction (6.6 mi) 81505 Grand Junction (8.1 mi) 81526 Palisade (10.6 mi) 81527 Whitewater (11.2 mi) 81521 Fruita (12.2 mi) 81524 Loma (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	23,998
Population density	2,768 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	8.67 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.0702
Longitude	-108.5530
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

23,998

Population

2,768

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$45,332

Median household income

$28,740

Per capita income

$257,700

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

46.7%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

5,651

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

566

Under 5

492

577

5–9

502

444

10–14

386

1,147

15–19

996

1,489

20–24

1,293

2,168

25–34

1,884

1,508

35–44

1,311

1,241

45–54

1,078

638

55–59

555

942

60–64

818

1,230

65–74

1,069

553

75–84

480

338

85+

293

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,322	13.8%
18 and over	20,676	86.2%
65 and over	3,963	16.5%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,900	82%
Two or more races	2,010	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,494	5.9%
Other race	408	1.6%
Black or African American	250	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	239	0.9%
Asian	149	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	42	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$45,332

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 45.3%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,700
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	46.7%
Renter occupied	53.3%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	52.2%
Large apartment buildings	9.2%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	17.8%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	32.3%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.6%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,675	25.0%
Cohabiting couple	685	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	3,564	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,782	35.3%
Households with children under 18	2,042	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,190	29.8%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.2%	42.3%
Married	26.3%	28.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.5%
Widowed	1.5%	10.7%
Divorced	20.1%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	196	3.1%
Kindergarten	155	2.4%
Elementary school	1,587	24.9%
High school	599	9.4%
College / grad school	3,829	60.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Professional & management 12.0%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.7%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	24.7%
High cholesterol	26.0%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,636	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,940	95.6%
Spanish	539	2.3%
Other Indo-European	504	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.1%
Other languages	9	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,801	95.0%
Born in same state	22,596	94.2%
Born in different state	11,708	48.8%
Foreign born	205	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,197	5.0%
Not a US citizen	481	40.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,350	9.8%
Italian	2,342	9.8%
Arab	653	2.7%
Polish	459	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	453	1.9%
Dutch	69	0.3%
German	66	0.3%
Irish	50	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81501

What city is ZIP code 81501 in?

ZIP code 81501 is primarily assigned to Grand Junction, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81501 in?

ZIP code 81501 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81501?

20% of residents in ZIP code 81501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81501?

The median household income in ZIP code 81501 is $45,332, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 81501?

ZIP code 81501 has an estimated population of 23,998 residents, with a density of 2,767 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81501?

The median home value in ZIP code 81501 is $257,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 81501 in?

ZIP code 81501 observes the MST timezone.