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ZIP 81501

Pop. 24,011·Mesa County·138th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,602/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$363
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ZIP 81501 · $1,602
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,224/yr
At $1,602/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyMesa County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,011
Median income
$53,666
Median age
36.2
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
37.4%
21.5%
18.3%
Under 1811.1%
18–3437.4%
35–5421.5%
55–6411.7%
65+18.3%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
17.4%
White81.6%
Black1.2%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
30.6%
32.8%
27.8%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81501 in Grand Junction, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,115 → $1,602
up 43.7%
Income
$40,362 → $53,666
up 33.0%
Population
23,803 → 24,011
up 0.9%
Renter share
55.9% → 53.2%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 27.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.2
+0.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 81501 in Grand Junction, CO has increased 43.7% since 2021, going from about $1,115 per month to roughly $1,602 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,362 in 2021 to $53,666 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 53.2% of households rent today, against 55.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.5% to 27.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 81501 in Grand Junction, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81501 covers Grand Junction, CO. The median rent here is $1,602/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($53,666/yr), ZIP 81501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81501 (Grand Junction, CO) is $1,602. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81501's median rent of $1,602/mo is $363 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81501 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #138 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,602/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,602/mo in ZIP 81501. The local median household income is $53,666/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81501?

Rent in ZIP 81501 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 81501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81501 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,602/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($53,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81501 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 81501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 81501 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 81501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 81501 compare to the rest of Grand Junction?

ZIP 81501 is more affordable than Grand Junction overall. At $1,602/mo, it's $166 below the Grand Junction citywide median of $1,768/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,602/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 81501's median household income ($53,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81501 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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