81505 ZIP Code, Grand Junction, CO
81505 is a ZIP code in Grand Junction, Colorado in Mesa County. It covers 72 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81506, 81504 and 81524. 13,279 people live here in 5,695 households. With about 184 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $90,830, close to the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Junction, CO
- County: Mesa County
- Land area: 72 sq mi
- Population: 13,279
- Median household income: $90,830
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,279 |
| Households | 5,695 |
| Median household income | $90,830 |
| Income per person | $49,066 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Median home value | $467,800 |
| Median rent | $1,468 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 7.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.5% |
| $150–200K | 10.7% |
| $200K+ | 13.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 14.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 14.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.9% |
| Townhome | 6.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 6.8% |
| Mobile / other | 10.1% |
Businesses in 81505
1,081 business establishments with 17,281 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 177
- Construction: 110
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 99
- Wholesale Trade: 89
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 87
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 81
- Manufacturing: 61
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81506 — Grand Junction city, CO (6.4 mi)
- 81504 — Grand Junction city, CO (8.4 mi)
- 81524 — Loma CDP, CO (9.4 mi)
- 81501 — Grand Junction city, CO (10.1 mi)
- 81520 — Clifton CDP, CO (10.9 mi)
- 81503 — Orchard Mesa CDP, CO (13.6 mi)
- 81507 — Redlands CDP, CO (14.5 mi)
- 81526 — Palisade town, CO (15.9 mi)
Areas that include 81505
- Grand Junction, CO ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Mesa County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mesa County
- No. 2 of 14: fastest population growth in Mesa County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Grand Junction, CO
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Grand Junction, CO
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81505, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81505 in?
- 81505 is a Grand Junction, CO mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Grand Junction; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81505 in?
- 81505 is in Mesa County.
- What is the population of 81505?
- About 13,279 people (±1,231), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,791.
- What is the median household income in 81505?
- $90,830 (±$9,793), 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 81505?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81505 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81505?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81506 (6.4 mi, Grand Junction), 81504 (8.4 mi, Grand Junction), 81524 (9.4 mi, Loma), 81501 (10.1 mi, Grand Junction), 81520 (10.9 mi, Clifton) and 81503 (13.6 mi, Orchard Mesa).
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