ZIP Code 81506, CO

Living in 81506

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 15
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 14
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Schools 1
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Residents

12k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over20%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income -$8.8k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$295k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$957 Median Monthly Rent +$195 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 81506

United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44

Property Crime in 81506

United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 10
Feb 31 1 8
Mar 40 1 8
Apr 48 1 4
May 58 1 3
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 74 1 0
Aug 71 1 0
Sep 62 1 0
Oct 50 1 2
Nov 37 1 7
Dec 27 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 81506

Inland Flooding33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 81506, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 81506, CO

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Life Academy
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 81506, CO

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Fort Lewis College
132 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 81506, CO

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Community Hospital
5 miles, W

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 81506, CO

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Canyonlands Field
70 miles, W
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