| Official Zip Code Name | Grand Junction |
| Zip Code State | Colorado |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mesa |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Current Population: | 10961 |
| Racial Majority: | White 86.02% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.6% |
| Median Household Income | $55818 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $83570 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 16 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 4728 - 6329 ft. |
| Area | 37 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.15597800, -108.52339400 |
The current unemployment level in 81506 is 6.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 81506 increased to 10961 from 9161 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 81506 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 81506 public schools is . % of students in 81506 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9382 | 86.02% | 9916 | -5% |
| Black Or African American | 1 | 0.01% | 48 | -98% |
| Hispanic | 988 | 9.06% | 713 | +39% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 41 | -100% |
| Asian | 224 | 2.05% | 94 | +138% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.26% | 10 | +180% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.04% | 8 | -50% |
| Two Or More Races | 131 | 2.57% | 131 | +114% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10961 | 9161 |
| Male Population | 46.00% | |
| Female Population | 54.00% | |
| Total Households | 5028 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $55818 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 44.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 22.40% |
| 81506 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Colorado District 3 | Scott Tipton | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Colorado Congressional Districts | ||
| 81501 - Grand Junction |
| 81505 - Grand Junction |
| 81504 - Grand Junction |
| 81630 - De Beque |
| Grand Junction, CO |
Zip Code 81506 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 22 | 31 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 61 | 60 | 50 | 39 | 27 | 18 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 75 | 87 | 92 | 90 | 81 | 67 | 51 | 40 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .59 | .49 | .96 | .82 | .95 | .39 | .64 | .81 | .88 | .95 | .67 | .52 | 8.66 |
| Fairmount |
| Pheasant Run Estates |
| Alpine Meadows |
| Northern Hills Estates |
| Grand Vista |
| The Falls |
| Paradise Hills |
| Grand View North |
| Ptarmigan Ridge |
| Fairway Park |