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ZIP 81507

Pop. 15,947·Mesa County·55th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,173/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$208
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81507 · $2,173
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,720/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$26,076/yr
At $2,173/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyMesa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81507 (Grand Junction, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,947
Median income
$107,528
Median age
50.5
Renters
8.5%
Age distribution
21.3%
23.9%
13.1%
31.4%
Under 1821.3%
18–3410.3%
35–5423.9%
55–6413.1%
65+31.4%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
88.6%
White88.6%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
15.7%
24.5%
56.9%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma15.7%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+56.9%
Housing tenure
91.5%
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81507 in Grand Junction, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,179 → $107,528
up 16.7%
Population
15,911 → 15,947
up 0.2%
Renter share
9.8% → 8.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 56.9%
+2.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $92,179 to $107,528 across the same window, up 16.7% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.9% to 56.9%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 81507 covers Grand Junction, CO. The median rent here is $2,173/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($107,528/yr), ZIP 81507 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81507?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81507 (Grand Junction, CO) is $2,173. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81507 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81507's median rent of $2,173/mo is $208 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81507 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81507 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #55 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,173/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81507?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,173/mo in ZIP 81507. The local median household income is $107,528/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81507?

Rent in ZIP 81507 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 81507 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81507 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,173/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($107,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81507 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81507 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.5% of ZIP 81507 households are renters, while 91.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81507 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81507 compare to the rest of Grand Junction?

ZIP 81507 is pricier than Grand Junction as a whole. At $2,173/mo, it's $405 above the Grand Junction citywide median of $1,768/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81507 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81507 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,173/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 81507's median household income ($107,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81507 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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