81506 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81506, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81506 is a zip code in Mesa County, Colorado, which covers Fruita CCD and Grand Junction, with a total population of 11,504 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 81506 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81506.

The estimated population of people living in 81506 is 11,504, with a median age of 54.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81506 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,504
 -3.29% -0.11%
2020
11,895
 -3.28% -
2019
12,298
+4.23%
-
2018
11,799
+2.45%
-
2017
11,517
 - -

Population of 81506 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81506 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.8%
85.3%
 +2.93%
Black/African American
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
12.4%
 -40.32%
Asian
2.8%
0.7%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81506 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 81506 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81506 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81506 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.2 -0.18% 48.8 +2.74% 56.1 -1.75%
2020 54.3 +4.42% 47.5 +8.7% 57.1 -0.7%
2019 52 -0.95% 43.7 -6.42% 57.5 +0.88%
2018 52.5 +2.54% 46.7 -2.91% 57 +3.45%
2017 51.2 - 48.1 - 55.1 -

The median age of the 81506 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 81506 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 372 +35.91% 625 -19.21% 495 508
10 to 19 654 -27.06% 638 -6.25% 438 584
20 to 29 445 +4.09% 618 +23.77% 457 752
30 to 39 744 +4.89% 432 +43.19% 750 648
40 to 49 558 -30.58% 511 -47.44% 402 306
50 to 59 766 -43.18% 769 -3.86% 462 729
60 to 69 694 +43.12% 936 +5.33% 1,038 971
70+ 1,071 -4.49% 1,684 +16.23% 1,016 1,948

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81506 zip code is $74,136.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 81506.

  • Under 25
    $77,951.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,045.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,711.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,231.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81506 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 81506, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 81506 is currently $101,917.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.78% of households in 81506 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 81506 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81506 is $47,114.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81506 by the total population of 81506.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81506 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81506 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81506 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81506 zip over the age of 16 is 9,951.

Of those people, a total of 55.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 81506 is 52.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 81506 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 472 64.60% 7.20%
20 to 24 years 671 92.40% 5.50%
25 to 29 years 538 88.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 728 94.50% 9.70%
35 to 44 years 1,022 88.10% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 908 68.70% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 639 89.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,160 68.10% 6.60%
65 to 74 years 1,654 24.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,159 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81506. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,219 54.30% 3.40%
Black or African American 36 55.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 173 60.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 290 74.10% 21.40%
Two or more races 195 67.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 709 80.00% 8.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,922 53.30% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81506 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 81506 is 5,263, with median earnings of $39,286.00.

Women in 81506 are earning approximately 76.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,263 $39,286.00
Male 2,715 $44,475.00
Female 2,548 $34,118.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81506 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 831 $47,825.00
Business and Financial 190 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $116,429.00
Architecture and Engineering 135 $94,620.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $111,250.00
Community and Social Service 142 $41,580.00
Legal 135 $61,972.00
Educational and Library 467 $27,574.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 185 $20,694.00
Healthcare Practitioners 477 $93,482.00
Healthcare Support 71 $10,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $54,286.00
Law Enforcement 68 $62,647.00
Food Preparation and Serving 260 $12,206.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 290 $35,858.00
Personal Care and Service 189 $23,031.00
Sales 486 $36,857.00
Office and Administrative Support 326 $37,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 287 $38,175.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $46,250.00
Production 239 $35,725.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $26,646.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81506 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 81506.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 302 $79,605.00 529 $27,397.00
Business and Financial 127 $65,114.00 63 $57,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $115,774.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 135 $94,620.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $111,250.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 80 $0.00 62 $48,190.00
Legal 47 $156,420.00 88 $60,667.00
Educational and Library 129 $44,097.00 338 $25,278.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 139 $37,768.00 46 $18,409.00
Healthcare Practitioners 197 $123,125.00 280 $85,167.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 71 $10,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 53 $63,750.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $12,426.00 88 $4,797.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $34,167.00 164 $35,970.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 175 $23,177.00
Sales 237 $65,060.00 249 $20,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $38,077.00 246 $37,422.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 278 $38,085.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 167 $36,475.00 72 $25,156.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $26,646.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,076 households in 81506, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,749 families living in the 81506 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 81506:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,168 185 396 2,327
Average Household Size 2.84 3.16 3.77 1.33
Total Families 2,168 185 396 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.75 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 2,749 families living in 81506, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81506:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,559 housing units in 81506.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,076 91.31%
Vacant 483 8.69%

31.46% of the total 5,559 housing units in 81506 are rental units. This is approximately 1,749 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,279 are occupied by the owner - or 58.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81506 is $962.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81506 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    48
  • Less than $500
    287
  • $500 to $999
    624
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    393
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    254
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    47
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    39
  • $3,000 or more
    105

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81506 is $333,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81506 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    171
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,014
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,480
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    427
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81506. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81506 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    107
  • 1960 to 1969
    433
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,602
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,242
  • 1990 to 1999
    866
  • 2000 to 2009
    997
  • 2010 to 2013
    290
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 81506 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    625
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,547
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,736
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,168

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81506 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81506 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81506.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    93
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    986
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    953
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    686
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    14
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    90
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    8
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    148
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 81506 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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