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Grand Junction, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81505

Mesa County, Colorado — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,779
38/sq mi
$90,830
Median income
$467,800
Median home value
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Junction pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.8 square miles in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. The area is home to 9,779 residents, producing a population density of 38 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81505 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81505 sits at $90,830 (2% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,066. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $467,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,468 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mesa County, so you can benchmark 81505 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 81505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81505.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81505, Grand Junction, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,779

Population

260.8

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81505?

41.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$90,830

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$49,066

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81505 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,830 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,847

Total Housing Units

5,695

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$467,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,468

Median Rent

2001

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81505 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 197
2021 +11.5% 220
2022 +17.9% 259
2023 +10.0% 285
2024 +4.7% 299

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 1,081 business establishments in ZIP 81505, employing approximately 17,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $977,317,000.

1,081

Businesses

17,281

Employees

$977.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 177 16.4%
Construction 110 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 100 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 99 9.2%
Wholesale trade 89 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 7.5%
Manufacturing 61 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 60 5.5%
Finance and insurance 51 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.0%
Information 29 2.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.7%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 81505 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81505 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 81505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 81505 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81506 Grand Junction, CO 10,961 5.2 mi
81501 Grand Junction, CO 23,465 7.8 mi
81504 Grand Junction, CO 28,481 8.5 mi
81520 Clifton, CO 13,447 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mesa County

81504 standard
Grand Junction, CO
Pop: 28,481
81501 standard
Grand Junction, CO
Pop: 23,465
81521 standard
Fruita, CO
Pop: 15,397
81503 standard
Grand Junction, CO
Pop: 15,250
81507 standard
Grand Junction, CO
Pop: 15,081
81520 standard
Clifton, CO
Pop: 13,447

Related Areas

Mesa County Grand Junction, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81505 in? ▼
ZIP code 81505 (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 81505? ▼
ZIP code 81505 in Grand Junction, CO has a population of 9,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81505 is $90,830, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81505 is $467,800, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81505 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81505? ▼
ZIP code 81505 has 1,081 business establishments employing approximately 17,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81505 are: Retail trade (177), Construction (110), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81505 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 81505? ▼
In ZIP code 81505, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81505? ▼
In ZIP code 81505, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81505 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grand Junction, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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