Grand Junction, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81506
Mesa County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,961
- 329/sq mi High-density area
- $78,651
- Median income Near-median income area
- $448,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Junction pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 329
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81506 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 81506 (Grand Junction, CO) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.4 in 2023 to 277.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, home to 10,961 residents across 33.3 square miles, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,651 (11% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,332. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $448,300 (7% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,178; 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mesa County, so 81506 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 81506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Junction, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81506.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 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 81506, 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
10,961
Population
33.3
Area (sq mi)
329
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81506?
51.9
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$78,651
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$48,332
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81506 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)
$78,651 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
5,644housing units
5,644
Total Housing Units
5,248
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,178
Median Rent
1987
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81506 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 216 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 240 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 247 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 278 |
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 438 business establishments in ZIP 81506, employing approximately 5,998 people with a combined annual payroll of $336,508,000.
438
Businesses
5,998
Employees
$336.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 18.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 47 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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 81506 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 81506 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 81506 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 81506 ranks #3 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 81506, 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 (10,961 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 81506 in?
ZIP code 81506 (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 81506?
ZIP code 81506 in Grand Junction, CO has a population of 10,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81506?
The median household income in ZIP 81506 is $78,651, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81506?
The median home value in ZIP 81506 is $448,300, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81506 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81506?
ZIP code 81506 has 438 business establishments employing approximately 5,998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81506 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Real estate and rental and leasing (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81506 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 81506?
In ZIP code 81506, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.1% 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 81506?
In ZIP code 81506, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81506 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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