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Redlands, CO

Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81507.

Population

8,868

Land area

12.9sq mi

People per sq mi

688

ZIP codes

1

Redlands and its ZIP codes

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Redlands at a glance

  • Redlands is about 12 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 83rd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • The median household income is $92,391, 3% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $487,500 (10% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,488 a month.

Local data for Redlands, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Redlands, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,391

Poverty rate

6.9%

Median home value

$487,500

Median rent

$1,488/mo

Homeownership

91.4%

Bachelor's or higher

46.9%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

19.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,554), Irish Americans (1,308), Mexican Americans (554).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Mesa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.6%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home13.8%

Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Redlands, 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

93° / 21°F

11.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Redlands, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.8%

U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

ZIP codes in Redlands

1 in or overlapping Redlands. Population shown

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Cities near Redlands

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FruitaCity4.2 mi8
Grand JunctionCity6.3 mi40.8
LomaCensus-designated place9.4 mi10.9
Orchard MesaCensus-designated place11 mi3.6
FruitvaleCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
CliftonCensus-designated place12 mi6
PalisadeTown18 mi1.2
De BequeTown29 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Redlands, CO in?
Redlands is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Redlands, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Redlands include 81507.
What is the population of Redlands, CO?
About 8,868 people live in Redlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Redlands?
Nearby places include Fruita (4.2 mi), Grand Junction (6.3 mi), Loma (9.4 mi), Orchard Mesa (11 mi), Fruitvale (12 mi).

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