ZIP code 81501: Grand Junction, CO
81501 is a ZIP code in Grand Junction, Colorado, mainly in Mesa County, part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area. About 24,011 people live here.
- Population
- 24,011
- Median household income
- $53,666
- Typical home value
- $344,200+0.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,035gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.2
- Homeowners
- 46.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 81501 details
| City | Grand Junction |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa County |
| Metro area | Grand Junction, CO |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 2,769 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 14.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.07184, -108.54600 |
Median rent in 81501 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $764/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $810/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,564/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,719/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 81501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 3.7 mi | 11,412 |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 4.1 mi | 16,558 |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 4.6 mi | 32,376 |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.1 mi | — |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 6.6 mi | 12,892 |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 7.1 mi | 15,947 |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 10.1 mi | 13,279 |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 10.8 mi | 5,559 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 81501?
A typical home in ZIP code 81501 is worth about $344,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $53,666 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 81501
What city is ZIP code 81501?
ZIP code 81501 is in Grand Junction, CO, in Mesa County.
What county is ZIP code 81501 in?
81501 is mainly in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 81501?
About 24,011 people live in ZIP code 81501, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 81501 in?
81501 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.