ZIP code 81521
Where is ZIP code 81521?
Fruita, Colorado
Mesa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81521 belongs to Fruita, Colorado in Mesa County. 81521 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 codes 435 and 970. About 16,613 people live in the 81521 area, where the median household income is $88,458. The closest ZIP codes are 81524 (Loma, 6.7 mi northwest), 81505 (Grand Junction, 7.8 mi southeast) and 81506 (Grand Junction, 10.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 81521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fruita |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 435, 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.1637, -108.7218 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 815 |
Population and income in 81521
| Population | 16,613 · higher than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 91 · higher than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $88,458 · higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,586 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $422,900 · lower than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,398 a month |
| Housing units | 6,618 |
| Households | 6,436 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 181.59 sq mi (plus 2.3 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81524 | Loma, CO | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 81505 | Grand Junction, CO | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 81506 | Grand Junction, CO | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81501 | Grand Junction, CO | 11.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81507 | Grand Junction, CO | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 81523 | Glade Park, CO | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 81525 | Mack, CO | 12.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 13.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 81502 | Grand Junction, CO | 16.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 17.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 19.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81521
123 MAIN ST
FRUITA CO 81521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Colorado National Monument: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81521?
- 81521 is a Fruita, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81521 in?
- ZIP code 81521 is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81521 in?
- 81521 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81521 use area codes 435 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81521?
- About 16,613 people live in ZIP code 81521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81521?
- The median household income in 81521 is $88,458 a year, higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81521 are 81524 (Loma, 6.7 miles), 81505 (Grand Junction, 7.8 miles), 81506 (Grand Junction, 10.2 miles) and 81501 (Grand Junction, 11.1 miles).