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Fruitvale, CO

Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81504.

Population

8,019

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,833

ZIP codes

1

Fruitvale and its ZIP codes

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Fruitvale at a glance

  • Fruitvale is about 50 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 90th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • The median household income is $77,887, 18% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,100 (38% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,686 a month.

Local data for Fruitvale, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fruitvale, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,887

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$333,100

Median rent

$1,686/mo

Homeownership

92.6%

Bachelor's or higher

27.8%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

22.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,140), Mexican Americans (1,237), Irish Americans (871).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mesa County. PPP loans are for Fruitvale.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,480

66,902 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,925

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.25B

FY 2026, $8,015 per person

Mesa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fruitvale, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home14.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fruitvale, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

4,003

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

201

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 19°F

11.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fruitvale, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Fruitvale

1 in or overlapping Fruitvale. Population shown

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Cities near Fruitvale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CliftonCensus-designated place1.1 mi6
Orchard MesaCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.6
Grand JunctionCity5.3 mi40.8
PalisadeTown6.3 mi1.2
RedlandsCensus-designated place12 mi12.9
FruitaCity15 mi8
LomaCensus-designated place20 mi10.9
De BequeTown20 mi2.8
CollbranTown30 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fruitvale, CO in?
Fruitvale is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Fruitvale, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fruitvale include 81504.
What is the population of Fruitvale, CO?
About 8,019 people live in Fruitvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fruitvale?
Nearby places include Clifton (1.1 mi), Orchard Mesa (5.1 mi), Grand Junction (5.3 mi), Palisade (6.3 mi), Redlands (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023