ZIP Code 81522

In ZIP code 81522, near Grand Junction, households keep more of what they earn thanks to a county property tax rate of just 0.38%. On a $300,000 home, that works out to roughly $1,140 a year, a sum that leaves breathing room in the monthly budget. The combined sales tax rate of 2.90% also adds little to everyday purchases, so groceries, gas, and other essentials cost only slightly more at checkout. Together, these two levies take a thin slice of household income, letting families direct more toward savings, debt payoff, or daily expenses without much strain.