81501 ZIP Code, Grand Junction, CO
81501 is a ZIP code in Grand Junction, Colorado in Mesa County. It covers 8.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81506, 81503 and 81504. 24,011 people live here in 10,906 households. At about 2,768 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (47% own). Median household income is $53,666, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; 30% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Junction, CO
- County: Mesa County
- Land area: 8.7 sq mi
- Population: 24,011
- Median household income: $53,666
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,011 |
| Households | 10,906 |
| Median household income | $53,666 |
| Income per person | $34,037 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 46.8% |
| Median home value | $314,700 |
| Median rent | $1,035 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 29.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 10.1% |
| $25–35K | 12.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 21.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 3.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 12.8% |
| 25–34 | 16.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.2% |
| Owned outright | 15.4% |
| Rented | 50.5% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 54.0% |
| Townhome | 6.3% |
| 2–4 units | 11.2% |
| 5–19 units | 11.2% |
| 20+ units | 11.5% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 81501
1,375 business establishments with 20,085 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 216
- Retail Trade: 190
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 162
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 149
- Accommodation and Food Services: 119
- Finance and Insurance: 99
- Construction: 89
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 89
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81506 — Grand Junction city, CO (3.7 mi)
- 81503 — Orchard Mesa CDP, CO (4.1 mi)
- 81504 — Grand Junction city, CO (4.6 mi)
- 81520 — Clifton CDP, CO (6.6 mi)
- 81507 — Redlands CDP, CO (7.1 mi)
- 81505 — Grand Junction city, CO (10.1 mi)
- 81526 — Palisade town, CO (10.8 mi)
- 81524 — Loma CDP, CO (18.1 mi)
Areas that include 81501
- Grand Junction, CO ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Mesa County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mesa County
- No. 1 of 15: lowest median age in Mesa County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Grand Junction, CO
Mail every home in 81501
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81501 in?
- 81501 is a Grand Junction, CO mailing address. By land area, 89% lies inside Grand Junction; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81501 in?
- 81501 is in Mesa County.
- What is the population of 81501?
- About 24,011 people (±1,140), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 23,935.
- What is the median household income in 81501?
- $53,666 (±$7,231), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81506 (3.7 mi, Grand Junction), 81503 (4.1 mi, Orchard Mesa), 81504 (4.6 mi, Grand Junction), 81520 (6.6 mi, Clifton), 81507 (7.1 mi, Redlands) and 81505 (10.1 mi, Grand Junction).
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