ZIP code 81503: Grand Junction, CO
81503 is a ZIP code in Grand Junction, Colorado, mainly in Mesa County, part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area. About 16,558 people live here.
- Population
- 16,558
- Median household income
- $75,053
- Typical home value
- $402,500+3.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $985gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.7
- Homeowners
- 77.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 81503 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 | 22 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 752 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 19.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.03403, -108.48660 |
Median rent in 81503 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $835/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $952/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,412/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 81503
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 1.1 mi | — |
| 81501 | Grand Junction, CO | 4.1 mi | 24,011 |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 6.0 mi | 32,376 |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 6.0 mi | 12,892 |
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 7.4 mi | 11,412 |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 8.3 mi | 5,559 |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 9.0 mi | 15,947 |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 13.6 mi | 13,279 |
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 81503?
A typical home in ZIP code 81503 is worth about $402,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $75,053 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $402,500 homeWhat can a $75,053 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 81503
What city is ZIP code 81503?
ZIP code 81503 is in Grand Junction, CO, in Mesa County.
What county is ZIP code 81503 in?
81503 is mainly in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 81503?
About 16,558 people live in ZIP code 81503, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 81503 in?
81503 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.