ZIP code 81501
Where is ZIP code 81501?
Grand Junction, Colorado
Mesa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81501 belongs to Grand Junction, Colorado in Mesa County. 81501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 24,011 people live in the 81501 area, where the median household income is $53,666. The closest ZIP codes are 81506 (Grand Junction, 1.7 mi north), 81504 (Grand Junction, 2.9 mi east) and 81505 (Grand Junction, 3.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 81501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Grand Junction |
| Also accepted | Grand Jct |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.0783, -108.5457 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 815 |
Population and income in 81501
| Population | 24,011 · higher than 80% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,768 · higher than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.2 years · lower than 77% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $53,666 · lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,037 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $314,700 · lower than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,035 a month |
| Housing units | 11,461 |
| Households | 10,906 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 47% / 53% |
| Land area | 8.67 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 1.7 mi N | Standard |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 5.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 9.7 mi E | Standard |
| 81527 | Whitewater, CO | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81521 | Fruita, CO | 11.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 81523 | Glade Park, CO | 14 mi SW | Standard |
| 81524 | Loma, CO | 17.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81501
123 MAIN ST
GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GRAND JCT as the city name for 81501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81501?
- 81501 is a Grand Junction, Colorado ZIP code. Grand Jct is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81501 in?
- ZIP code 81501 is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81501 in?
- 81501 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81501 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81501?
- About 24,011 people live in ZIP code 81501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81501?
- The median household income in 81501 is $53,666 a year, lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81501 are 81506 (Grand Junction, 1.7 miles), 81504 (Grand Junction, 2.9 miles), 81505 (Grand Junction, 3.4 miles) and 81520 (Clifton, 5.2 miles).