Grand Junction, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81501
Mesa County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,465
- 1,140/sq mi High-density area
- $53,666
- Median income Below-median income area
- $314,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Junction pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,140
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.3 in 2023 to 337.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, with 23,465 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 1,140 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81501 reports a modest median household income of $53,666 (39% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,037. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $314,700 (35% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,035; owner occupancy is 46.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mesa County, so 81501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Junction, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
216 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81501, Grand Junction, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,465
Population
20.6
Area (sq mi)
1,140
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81501?
36.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,666
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$34,037
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81501 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Grand Junction, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,666 16th percentile higher than 16% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,461housing units
11,461
Total Housing Units
10,906
Occupied Units
555
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,035
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81501 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 228 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 266 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 311 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 325 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 338 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,375 business establishments in ZIP 81501, employing approximately 20,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,138,241,000.
1,375
Businesses
20,085
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 216 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 190 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 162 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 149 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 99 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 89 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 89 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 2.8% |
| Information | 27 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 81501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81504
Grand Junction (81504)
28,481 residents
- 81501
Grand Junction (81501)
23,465 residents
- 81503
Grand Junction (81503)
15,250 residents
- 81507
Grand Junction (81507)
15,081 residents
- 81520
Clifton (81520)
13,447 residents
- 81506 10,961
Grand Junction (81506)
10,961 residents
- 81505 9,779
Grand Junction (81505)
9,779 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 81501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81507
Grand Junction (81507)
$107,528 median income
- 81505
Grand Junction (81505)
$90,830 median income
- 81506
Grand Junction (81506)
$78,651 median income
- 81503
Grand Junction (81503)
$75,053 median income
- 81504
Grand Junction (81504)
$70,958 median income
- 81501
Grand Junction (81501)
$53,666 median income
- 81520
Clifton (81520)
$50,283 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 81501 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81501, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,465 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81501 in?
ZIP code 81501 (Grand Junction) is located in Mesa County, Colorado. Mesa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mesa-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81501?
ZIP code 81501 in Grand Junction, CO has a population of 23,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81501?
The median household income in ZIP 81501 is $53,666, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81501?
The median home value in ZIP 81501 is $314,700, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81501 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81501?
ZIP code 81501 has 1,375 business establishments employing approximately 20,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81501 are: Health care and social assistance (216), Retail trade (190), Professional, scientific, and technical services (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81501 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81501?
In ZIP code 81501, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81501 is 14.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81501?
In ZIP code 81501, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81501 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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