ZIP Code 81506 - Grand Junction Colorado
Overview
ZIP Code 81506 is located in Grand Junction Colorado. 81506 is entirely within Mesa County. Regionally, 81506 is located in the Colorado Rockies Region.
ZIP Code 81506 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Grand Junction |
| Primary County | Mesa County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,879 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 81506 Map
81506 Demographics
81506 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81506 is White. The current unemployment level in 81506 is 3.8%.
| Population | 11,879 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 324 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,833 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,136 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $433,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.32% |
81506 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,485 | 89.32% |
| Black | 36 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 854 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 326 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81506 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 543 | 6.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,935 | 24.74% |
| High School Diploma | 1,511 | 19.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 370 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,319 | 16.86% |
| Associates Degree | 724 | 9.26% |
| Masters Degree | 949 | 12.13% |
| Professional Degree | 233 | 2.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 187 | 2.39% |
81506 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.15597916, -108.52339172 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Junction, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
81506 Schools
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81506 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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