ZIP Code 81526

In ZIP code 81526, near Grand Junction, households earn a median of $87,500, while per-capita income comes to $46,264. That earnings level sits comfortably against a median home value of $501,800, though buying at that price carries real weight. Property taxes here run at an effective 0.38% county rate, so a home at the median value would generate roughly $1,907 in annual tax. Sales tax adds 2.90% at checkout. Together, these figures shape a budget where housing costs dominate, income supports the load, and everyday purchases carry a comparatively small tax add-on.