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Grand Junction, CO
City in Mesa County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81501, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506.
Population
68,142
Land area
40.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,672
ZIP codes
5
Grand Junction and its ZIP codes
Grand Junction at a glance
- Grand Junction is about 30 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $70,080, 27% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,800 (28% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Grand Junction, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools29
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks23
- Post Offices2
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants262
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Grand Junction, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,080
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$389,800
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
38.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,701), Irish Americans (8,596), Mexican Americans (6,748).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mesa County. PPP loans are for Grand Junction.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,480
66,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $8,015 per person
PPP loans
$91.4M
1,158 loans, 12,063 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grand Junction, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Junction, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Junction, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Grand Junction
5 in or overlapping Grand Junction. Population shown
Cities near Grand Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard MesaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.6 |
| FruitvaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.8 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6 |
| RedlandsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 12.9 |
| FruitaCity | 9.8 mi | 8 |
| PalisadeTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| LomaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| De BequeTown | 24 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Junction, CO in?
- Grand Junction is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Grand Junction, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grand Junction include 81501, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506.
- What is the population of Grand Junction, CO?
- About 68,142 people live in Grand Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Junction?
- Nearby places include Orchard Mesa (5.1 mi), Fruitvale (5.3 mi), Clifton (5.9 mi), Redlands (6.3 mi), Fruita (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023