What to know about ZIP 81502
ZIP code 81502 covers ZIP 81502 with a population of about 1,419.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the GRAND JUNCTION - MONTROSE media market.
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ZIP Code 81502 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,419
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,917
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$271,100
-22% vs US avg
Median rent
$808
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 81502
Income and economy in ZIP 81502
Median household income in ZIP 81502 is about $52,917 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.5%; unemployment rate near 2.7%; 48.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Information; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 81502
Median home value is about $271,100 — about 22% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $808 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 36.5% (about 28.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 81502, a household would need roughly $75,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,741. That is about 42% above the local median household income ($52,917), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.