Health data and other health statistics about 81503. The 81503 ZIP Code, which is connected to Grand Junction, CO, has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of approximately 8.2%. This is about 7% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. Among adults aged 18 and older in this Grand Junction, CO region, approximately % have high blood pressure. Regarding health risk behaviors in 81503, an estimated % engage in binge drinking behavior.
An estimated 91.8% of residents in the 81503 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% lower than the rate of 92.4% rate seen in the state of Colorado overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Grand Junction, CO region, approximately 59.8% have private health insurance. This compares to 70.7% of those insured in Colorado and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 48.2% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 81503, versus 32.3% in Colorado and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 81503, Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 81503 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 91.8% | 92.4% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 59.8% | 70.7% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 48.2% | 32.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 88.0% | 90.2% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 58.1% | 80.6% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Grand Junction, CO region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 81503 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 81503 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 88.4% of adults in 81503 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Mesa County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 81503 is 9% higher than the Colorado median age of 36.7 years and is 5% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 22.7% of residents in this Grand Junction, CO region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 17.3% of Colorado residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 13.9% of the population in ZIP Code 81503 is living below the poverty line, which is 111% higher than the percentage of the population in Colorado living below the poverty line (6.6%) and 46% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 81503, the state of Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 81503 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,216 | $72,331 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $67,878 | $96,970 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $28,062 | $38,226 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $52,745 | $56,433 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $39,983 | $46,686 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 81503 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.3% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% | 22.5% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 22.7% | 17.3% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 81503, Colorado, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 81503 courtesy of loquol.
