Grand Junction
City in Mesa County, Colorado
Grand Junction is a city in Mesa County, Colorado, with 65,560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,583 ft (1,397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orchard Mesa, 4.3 miles SE.
- 65,560residents (2020 Census)
- 4,583 ftelevation · 1,397 m
- 40.8 sq miland area · 105.6 km²
- 1,607 / sq mipopulation density
- 81501main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Grand Junction
Grand Junction is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the largest city in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Grand Junction's population was 65,560 at the 2020 United States census, making it the most populous city in western Colorado and the 17th most populous Colorado municipality overall.
As western Colorado's largest city, Grand Junction is the economic and cultural center of the Western Slope region. The city is a transportation hub, situated at the convergence of Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 6. Grand Junction is also home to Colorado Mesa University, enrolling nearly 10,000 students annually.
The city is the anchor of the Grand Junction metropolitan area, home to over 162,000 residents as of 2025. It is located in the heart of the Grand Valley, a large Colorado River valley stretching over 30 miles (48 km) east-to-west and 5 miles (8.0 km) north-to-south. Grand Junction comprises the largest urban center between Denver and Salt Lake City, as well as the most densely populated area and the only metropolitan area in Colorado outside of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Living in Grand Junction
- Median household income
- $70,080
- Median home value
- $389,800
- Median rent
- $1,142/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Grand Junction had 65,560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 65,560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,607 per sq mi (621 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Junction at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 65,560 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.79 sq mi (105.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,583 ft (1,397 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0891° N, 108.5675° W |
| ZIP codes | 81501, 81506 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0831660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grand Junction
- Orchard Mesa4.3 mi SE
- Redlands4.7 mi W
- Fruitvale4.8 mi E
- Clifton5.8 mi E
- Fruita9.8 mi NW
- Palisade11.3 mi E
- Loma15.1 mi NW
- De Beque24.7 mi NE
- Delta34.5 mi SE
- Parachute36.9 mi NE
- Battlement Mesa39.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Junction
What county is Grand Junction in?
Grand Junction is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of Grand Junction, CO?
65,560 people lived in Grand Junction at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Junction, CO?
The main ZIP code is 81501. Other ZIP codes: 81506.
What is the elevation of Grand Junction?
4,583 feet (1,397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Junction?
Orchard Mesa (4.3 mi), Redlands (4.7 mi), Fruitvale (4.8 mi), Clifton (5.8 mi), Fruita (9.8 mi).
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