Fruita
City in Mesa County, Colorado
Fruita is a city in Mesa County, Colorado, with 13,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,514 ft (1,376 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loma, 5.4 miles NW.
- 13,395residents (2020 Census)
- 4,514 ftelevation · 1,376 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 1,672 / sq mipopulation density
- 81521ZIP code
About Fruita
Fruita () is a home rule municipality located in western Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 13,395 at the 2020 United States census. Fruita is a part of the Grand Junction, Colorado Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies within the Grand Valley. The geography is identified by the bordering Colorado River (historically known as the Grand River) on the southern edge of the town, the Uncompahgre Plateau known for its pinyon-juniper landscape, and the Book Cliffs range on the northern edge of the Grand Valley. Originally home to the Ute people, farmers settled the town after founder William Pabor in 1884. Ten years later, Fruita was incorporated.
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Living in Fruita
- Median household income
- $87,184
- Median home value
- $398,200
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Fruita had 13,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,672 per sq mi (646 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fruita at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.01 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1556° N, 108.7296° W |
| ZIP code | 81521 |
| Official website | fruita.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0828745 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fruita
- Loma5.4 mi NW
- Redlands6.3 mi SE
- Grand Junction9.8 mi SE
- Orchard Mesa13.8 mi SE
- Fruitvale14.1 mi E
- Clifton15.4 mi E
- Palisade20.2 mi E
- De Beque30.0 mi E
- Parachute41.3 mi NE
- Battlement Mesa43.9 mi NE
- Delta44.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fruita
What county is Fruita in?
Fruita is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of Fruita, CO?
13,395 people lived in Fruita at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fruita, CO?
The ZIP code of Fruita is 81521.
What is the elevation of Fruita?
4,514 feet (1,376 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fruita?
Loma (5.4 mi), Redlands (6.3 mi), Grand Junction (9.8 mi), Orchard Mesa (13.8 mi), Fruitvale (14.1 mi).
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