ZIP Code 81521, CO
Living in 81521
Bikeability20
Walkability25
Commute82
Public Transit8
Affordability62
Public Safety58
Airports7
Hospitals93
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$237kMedian Home Value+$2.8k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
$953Median Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas3%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas77%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 81521
United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44
Property Crime in 81521
United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 81521
Inland Flooding46
Tornado2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 81521, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 81521, CO
Grand Valley Mennonite School
5 miles, N
Intermountain Adventist Academy
13 miles, E
Holy Family Catholic School
13 miles, E
Bookcliff Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 81521, CO
Colorado Mesa University
14 miles, E
Western Colorado University
109 miles, E
Fort Lewis College
138 miles, S
Brigham Young University-Provo
170 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 81521, CO
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Community Hospital
10 miles, E
St Marys Medical Center
13 miles, E
West Springs Hospital
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 81521, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
15 miles, E
Canyonlands Field
57 miles, SW
Montrose Regional Airport
65 miles, SE
Vernal Regional Airport
98 miles, N