ZIP Code 81526, CO
Living in 81526
Bikeability
22
Walkability
39
Commute
58
Public Transit
32
Affordability
51
Public Safety
49
Airports
8
Hospitals
94
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.4k
Population
+29 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate22%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$1k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$324k
Median Home Value
+$74k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$739
Median Monthly Rent
+$99 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas74%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 81526
United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44
Property Crime in 81526
United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
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 81526
Inland Flooding37
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 81526, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 81526, CO
Christian Comm School - East Campus
6 miles, W
Pear Park Baptist School
8 miles, W
Life Academy
10 miles, W
Bookcliff Christian School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 81526, CO
Colorado Mesa University
12 miles, W
Western Colorado University
85 miles, SE
Fort Lewis College
128 miles, S
Colorado School of Mines
172 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 81526, CO
West Springs Hospital
10 miles, W
St Marys Medical Center
12 miles, W
Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 81526, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
10 miles, W
Montrose Regional Airport
47 miles, SE
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
79 miles, E
Canyonlands Field
80 miles, W