ZIP Code 81521 — Fruita, CO

Mesa | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 81521 in Fruita, CO has a population of 16,613 with a median household income of $88,458 and a median home value of $422,900 . The cost of living index is 137.2 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
16,613
Median Age
43.20
Male
7,849
Female
8,764

Race & Ethnicity

White
87.5%
Black
1.0%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.7%
Other
2.2%

Income

Median Household
$88,458
Mean Household
$111,837
Per Capita
$43,586
Below Poverty
3.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$422,900
Median Rent
$1,398
Total Units
6,618
Occupied
6,436
Owner Occupied
82.2%
Renter Occupied
17.8%
Median Year Built
1998
Vacant
182

Education

High School or Higher 96.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.0%
Graduate Degree 8.8%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
8,139
Unemployment
3.6%
Drive Alone
77.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

137.2
National average = 100. Above average by 37.2%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

81505
Grand junction
3.2 mi
81504
Fruitvale
5.4 mi
81506
Grand junction
7.6 mi
81501
Grand junction
7.8 mi
81524
Loma
9.1 mi
81503
Grand junction
10.7 mi
81523
Glade park
12.2 mi
81525
Mack
14.9 mi
81520
Clifton
15.8 mi
81526
Palisade
21.0 mi
81527
Whitewater
23.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 81521?

ZIP code 81521 (Fruita, CO) has a total population of 16,613 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81521?

The median household income in ZIP code 81521 is $88,458 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 81521 in?

ZIP code 81521 is primarily located in Fruita, Colorado (CO).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 81521?

The median home value in ZIP code 81521 is $422,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 81521?

The median age in ZIP code 81521 is 43.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.