ZIP code 81521

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 81521 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fruita, CO. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 81521 ZIP code area.

81521 is the zip code for

Fruita, CO

Also in this location:
Redlands, CO
Total population
15,397▲
Housing units
6,140▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
147.69
Density
(people per sq. mile)
104.25▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.96

Demographic data for zip code 81521

Gender:

Male
7,570▲
Female
7,827▲
Median age
Male
34.80
Female
37.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
5,725▲
Family households
4,197▲
Nonfamily households
1,528▲
Average household size
2.65▲
Average family size
3.10▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
6,140▲
Occupied housing units
5,725▲
Owner-occupied
4,408▲
Renter-occupied
1,317▲
Vacant housing units
415▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,205▲
5 to 9 years
1,215▲
10 to 14 years
1,173▲
15 to 19 years
1,011▲
20 to 24 years
725▲
25 to 34 years
2,148▲
35 to 44 years
1,967▲
45 to 54 years
2,087▲
55 to 59 years
912▲
60 to 64 years
799▲
65 to 74 years
1,212▲
75 to 84 years
668▲
85 years and over
275▲
Median age
36.10▼
Age

Race:

White
13,178
Hispanic or Latino
1,731
Black or African American
65
Asian
94
American Indian & Alaska Native
90
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
22
Other (One Race)
16
Two or More Races
201
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 81521

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
10,922
Civilian labor force
7,341
Employed
6,991
Unemployed
350
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
3,581
Percent Unemployed
4.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
6,902
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
5,283
Carpooled
1,074
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
16
Walked
197
Other means
45
Worked at home
287
Mean travel time
25.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,991
Management / business / science / arts
2,643
Service
970
Sales / office
1,642
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
970
Production / transportation / material moving
766
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,991
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
566
Construction
616
Manufacturing
266
Wholesale trade
255
Retail trade
728
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
681
Information
64
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
314
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
844
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,485
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
584
Public administration
372
Other services
216
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,991
Private wage & salary workers
5,543
Government workers
1,047
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
401
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
5,401
Less than $10,000
232
$10,000 to $14,999
193
$15,000 to $24,999
362
$25,000 to $34,999
561
$35,000 to $49,999
739
$50,000 to $74,999
1,110
$75,000 to $99,999
996
$100,000 to $149,999
771
$150,000 to $199,999
204
$200,000 or more
233
Median household income
$59,481
Mean household income
$74,205
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
6.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 81521

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Fruita 8/9 School
1835 J Road		(970) 254-641977711519.1
Fruita Middle School
239 N Maple		(970) 254-657052611617.4
Fruita Monument High School
1815 Wildcat Ave		(970) 254-66001,29610319.4
Rim Rock Elementary School
1810 J 6 Road		(970) 254-64175487421.4
Shelledy Elementary School
353 North Mesa		(970) 254-646056611419.8
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 81521

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Community Hospital
2021 North 12th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501		(970) 242-092058
Family Health West228 North Cherry Street
Fruita, CO 81521		(970) 858-9871358
St Mary's Hospital & Med Ctr
2635 North 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501		(970) 244-2273325
Veterans Affairs Med Center
2121 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501		(970) 242-073153
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 81521

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Comfort Inn Fruita400 Jurassic Ave
Fruita, CO 81521		100103104
La Quinta Inn and Suites Fruita570 Raptor Rd
Fruita, CO 81521		64100101
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 81521

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Brach's Meat Processing340 Highway 6 And 50 # U
Fruita, CO 81521		Barbecue970-858-3995
Burger King
289 W Aspen Ave
Fruita, CO 81521		Fast Food, Hamburgers970-858-4460
Domino's Pizza
225 E Aspen Ave
Fruita, CO 81521		Pizza970-858-2302
McDonald's
555 Crossroads Ct
Fruita, CO 81521		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches970-858-3843
Munchies Deli319 W Aspen Ave
Fruita, CO 81521		Pizza970-858-0953
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
555 Raptor Rd
Fruita, CO 81521		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches970-858-8924
Wendy's
403 Jurassic Ave
Fruita, CO 81521		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads970-858-1899
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Crime Rates in Fruita, CO

Crime rates in Fruita, CO:

Total
214
Violent Crime
30
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
3
Robbery
3
Aggravated Assault
24
Property Crime
184
Burglary
33
Larceny & Theft
138
Motor Vehicle Theft
13
Arson
6
Fruita, CO

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