81506 ZIP Code
Grand Junction, Colorado
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81506 |
| City/Town: | Grand Junction |
| County: | Mesa |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,879 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,570 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,351 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,711 |
| Median Home Value: | $389,900 |
| Land Area: | 23.9 sq miles
62.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1249, -108.5587 |
Population Information (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,879 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,315 | 44.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,564 | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 287 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 680 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 541 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 700 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 747 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,289 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,187 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 957 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 626 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,002 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,675 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,075 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,113 | 9.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $389,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,068 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,711 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,125 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 586 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,297 | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,828 | 35.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,924 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 181 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 344 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,831 | 20.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,129 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 646 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,259 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,534 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,570 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,557 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,159 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,351 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,966 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,725 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 241 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,297 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,349 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 880 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 472 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,659 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 39 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 248 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 389 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 544 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 669 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 984 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 610 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 308 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 62 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 262 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 291 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 646 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 900 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 685 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,058 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 503 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 469 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,122 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 692 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 579 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 197 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 352 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 34 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 749 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 271 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 383 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 507 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,730 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 402 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 326 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 309 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,875 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,532 | 71.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,979 | 41.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 729 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,315 | 64.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,196 | 42.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,040 | 39.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 155 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 200 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,127 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 356 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 126 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 510 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 294 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 330 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 968 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 367 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 835 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 976 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,262 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,617 | 28.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 501 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 111 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 257 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 401 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,746 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,097 | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 945 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 265 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,772 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 40 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,213 | 23.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 508 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,521 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,956 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,140 | 22.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 38 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 60 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 716 | 21.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,574 | 47.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 794 | 24.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,068 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,125 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,148 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 573 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 722 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,975 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,006 | 19.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,459 | 48.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,495 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,169 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,294 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 861 | 19.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,391 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,271 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 125 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,030 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 479 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 538 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,001 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,086 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,604 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,142 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 524 | 24.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,551 | 72.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,520 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,332 | 19.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,616 | 69.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 689 | 29.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 231 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,614 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 60 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 265 | 441.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 265 | 441.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 265 | 441.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 91.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 75 | 125.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 40.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,592 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,923 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 669 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 438 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 155 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 49 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,125 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,730 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Grand Junction, CO81506