Grand Junction, CO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 81501 serves a portion of Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. This community is home to approximately 25,170 residents, with a median age of 39.9 years. The median household income of $78,376 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $391,880 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 25% owner-occupied and 75% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Grand Junction is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 138 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 15% and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 81501 reflects the economic character of Mesa County in Colorado.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,170 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,202 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,376 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $391,880 | ↑ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 138 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.2% | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 15% | ↓ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,319 | — |