Grand Junction, CO GIS Map
Grand Junction is a city in Mesa County, Colorado, with a population of about 65,991. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Mesa County
- Population
- 65,991
- Elevation
- 4,591 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0639, -108.5506
- ZIP codes (7)
- 81501, 81502, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506 …
- Land area
- 40.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Grand Junction, CO
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.
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GIS Data for Grand Junction, CO
The Grand Junction map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Grand Junction without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Grand Junction Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
68,142
Households
29,935
Median household income
$70,080
Median age
40.4 years
Median home value
$389,800
Median gross rent
$1,142/mo
Owner-occupied homes
63.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
Below poverty level
11.8%
Land area
40.8 sq mi
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
County
Grand Junction Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
58,566
April 2020 (estimates base)
65,641
July 2024 estimate
70,554
Change 2010-2020
+12.1%
Change 2020-2024
+7.5%
Photos of Grand Junction
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Grand Junction
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Grand Junction.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOI Co-Location | 445 W Gunnison Ave, 81501 | Leased | 44,747 | Dec 2028 |
| Wayne Aspinall Courthouse | 400 Rood Ave, 81501 | Owned | 36,627 | — |
| Horizon Building- Grand Junction | 760 Horizon Dr, 81506 | Leased | 18,680 | Sep 2029 |
| 2734 Crossroads Bldg | 2734 Crossroads Blvd, 81506 | Leased | 9,793 | May 2032 |
| Social Security Admin/Odar | 825 N Crest Dr, 81506 | Leased | 7,975 | Jan 2027 |
| US Forest Service, Grand Junction | 1010 Kimball Ave, 81501 | Leased | 7,528 | Jul 2041 |
| Dangler Building | 569 S Commercial Dr, 81505 | Leased | 7,384 | Nov 2034 |
| Walker Field Airport | 2828 Walker Field Dr, 81506 | Leased | 5,321 | Sep 2031 |
| 700 Belford | 700 Belford Ave, 81501 | Leased | 4,340 | Jun 2034 |
| Home Loan Bank Building | 205 N 4th St, 81501 | Leased | 3,386 | Mar 2041 |
| Horizon Court Building | 744 Horizon CT, 81506 | Leased | 421 | Sep 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Grand Junction
General soil map unit at the city center: Ravola-Hanksville-Fruita-Chipeta-Billings
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Billings35%
Entisols · Typic Torrifluvents
- Ravola30%
Entisols · Typic Torrifluvents
- Chipeta10%
Entisols · Typic Torriorthents
- Hanksville10%
Entisols · Typic Torriorthents
- Fruita10%
Aridisols · Typic Argigypsids
- Mack5%
Aridisols · Typic Calciargids
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Grand Junction
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Grand Junction Wfo, Co weather station, elevation 4,826 ft, 4.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 94°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
11.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 39 | 47 | 59 | 67 | 77 | 89 | 94 | 91 | 82 | 67 | 52 | 39 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 26 | 34 | 41 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 64 | 55 | 42 | 30 | 21 |
| Precip. in | 0.77 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 1.06 | 1.27 | 0.60 | 0.89 | 1.03 | 1.47 | 1.27 | 0.81 | 0.68 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Grand Junction
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mesa County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 75.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- AvalancheRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Grand Junction FAQ
What county is Grand Junction in?
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Grand Junction, Colorado is located in Mesa County.
What is the population of Grand Junction?
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Grand Junction has a population of about 65,991, making it the number 17 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Grand Junction?
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The elevation of Grand Junction is approximately 4,591 feet (1,399 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Grand Junction?
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ZIP codes for Grand Junction include 81501, 81502, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506, 81507.
What time zone is Grand Junction in?
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Grand Junction is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Grand Junction from Denver?
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Grand Junction is about 196 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Grand Junction?
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Cities near Grand Junction include Delta, CO (34 miles); Montrose, CO (54 miles); Moab, UT (64 miles); Glenwood Springs, CO (74 miles); Telluride, CO (87 miles).
Local notes for Grand Junction, CO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.