81505 ZIP Code — Grand Junction, CO
Mesa County, Colorado
ZIP code 81505 is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 72.06 square miles and serves a population of 11,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81505
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $393,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $82,731.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,629
population
72.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Junction | Acceptable |
| Grand Junction | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
81506 Grand Junction (4.1 mi)
81521 Fruita (4.6 mi)
81501 Grand Junction (8.1 mi)
81507 Grand Junction (9.2 mi)
81503 Grand Junction (9.2 mi)
81504 Grand Junction (9.4 mi)
81520 Clifton (11.1 mi)
81524 Loma (12.2 mi)
81526 Palisade (14.1 mi)
81630 De Beque (15.9 mi)
81525 Mack (18.2 mi)
81527 Whitewater (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,629 |
| Population density | 161 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1834 |
| Longitude | -108.5948 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 44.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
11,629
Population
161
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$82,731
Median household income
$47,106
Per capita income
$393,700
Median home value
$1,441
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
3,659
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
280
Under 5
273
401
5–9
390
260
10–14
252
289
15–19
280
374
20–24
364
931
25–34
904
837
35–44
814
716
45–54
695
374
55–59
364
430
60–64
417
559
65–74
544
328
75–84
318
119
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,299 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 9,330 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,984 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,010 | 79.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,146 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,008 | 8% |
| Other race | 229 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 186 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 44.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $82,731 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
42.2%
$500k–$1M
25.0%
$1M+
6.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,441 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.3% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,539 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 233 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,090 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,194 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,299 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,482 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 26.2% |
| Married | 53.6% | 52.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 90 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,082 | 40.5% |
| High school | 543 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 883 | 33.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Retail trade
9.4%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 5.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 815 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,076 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 253 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 215 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,887 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 10,811 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 5,123 | 44.1% |
| Foreign born | 76 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 742 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 424 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,662 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 1,080 | 9.3% |
| English | 430 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 421 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 332 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 209 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 155 | 1.3% |
| German | 50 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81505
What city is ZIP code 81505 in?
ZIP code 81505 is primarily assigned to Grand Junction, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81505 in?
ZIP code 81505 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81505?
The median home value in ZIP code 81505 is $393,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 81505?
ZIP code 81505 has an estimated population of 11,629 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81505?
The median household income in ZIP code 81505 is $82,731, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81505 in?
ZIP code 81505 observes the MST timezone.