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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
$78,651
Median income
$448,300
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 81506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.3 square miles in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. The area is home to 10,961 residents, producing a population density of 329 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 81506 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81506 sits at $78,651 (11% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $48,332. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $448,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,178 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mesa County, so you can benchmark 81506 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 81506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81506.

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 81506, 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

10,961

Population

33.3

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81506?

51.9

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$78,651

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$48,332

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81506 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,651 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,644

Total Housing Units

5,248

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$448,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 81506 vs 81501 →

ZIP 81506 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 81506 ranks #6 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 81506 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 81506 ranks #3 of 7 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
81501 Grand Junction, CO 23,465 3.1 mi
81504 Grand Junction, CO 28,481 3.4 mi
81520 Clifton, CO 13,447 5.3 mi
81505 Grand Junction, CO 9,779 5.2 mi
81503 Grand Junction, CO 15,250 7.8 mi
81507 Grand Junction, CO 15,081 8.9 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 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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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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