81503 ZIP Code — Grand Junction, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81503 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 22.01 square miles and serves a population of 16,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81503

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,968. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81503 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,152

population

22.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Junction	Acceptable
Grand Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81501 Grand Junction (1.9 mi) 81507 Grand Junction (3.4 mi) 81504 Grand Junction (7.7 mi) 81520 Clifton (8.2 mi) 81506 Grand Junction (8.2 mi) 81505 Grand Junction (9.2 mi) 81527 Whitewater (10.4 mi) 81526 Palisade (12.2 mi) 81521 Fruita (12.8 mi) 81524 Loma (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,152
Population density	734 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	22.01 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	39.0510
Longitude	-108.5776
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	40.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

16,152

Population

734

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$66,968

Median household income

$30,253

Per capita income

$279,700

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

5,157

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

590

Under 5

613

393

5–9

408

523

10–14

543

437

15–19

454

366

20–24

381

1,051

25–34

1,092

1,044

35–44

1,085

830

45–54

861

603

55–59

626

581

60–64

604

995

65–74

1,033

409

75–84

424

101

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,605	22.3%
18 and over	12,547	77.7%
65 and over	3,067	19.0%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	14,110	82.1%
Two or more races	1,396	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,038	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	265	1.5%
Other race	177	1%
Asian	139	0.8%
Black or African American	65	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$66,968

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 32.4%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,700
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.3%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,452	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	237	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,211	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,250	20.3%
Households with children under 18	1,902	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,090	34.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	21.3%
Married	57.9%	57.8%
Separated	1.0%	1.4%
Widowed	3.4%	6.8%
Divorced	9.1%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	146	4.7%
Kindergarten	141	4.5%
Elementary school	1,584	50.5%
High school	677	21.6%
College / grad school	586	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 12.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	26.8%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,101	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,949	92.6%
Spanish	279	1.9%
Other Indo-European	241	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,719	97.3%
Born in same state	15,468	95.8%
Born in different state	8,696	53.8%
Foreign born	251	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	433	2.7%
Not a US citizen	97	22.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,168	13.4%
Italian	2,020	12.5%
Arab	800	5%
English	469	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	435	2.7%
German	75	0.5%
Dutch	62	0.4%
Irish	54	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81503

What city is ZIP code 81503 in?

ZIP code 81503 is primarily assigned to Grand Junction, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81503 in?

ZIP code 81503 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81503 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 81503?

ZIP code 81503 has an estimated population of 16,152 residents, with a density of 734 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81503?

The median home value in ZIP code 81503 is $279,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81503?

The median household income in ZIP code 81503 is $66,968, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81503 in?

ZIP code 81503 observes the MST timezone.