| ZIP Code | 81244 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockvale |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,783 ft |
| Latitude | 38.36392 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.164927 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08043 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 103 (28%) |
| Some College | 87 (23.6%) |
| Associates | 50 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (22.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 44 (12%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,875 ▼ 36% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,400 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $797/mo ↓ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 279 |
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 81244 is located in Rockvale, Colorado, within Fremont County. With a population of 659, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 81244 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81244 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $797 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 81244 is majority White (60.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81244 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 81244 in Rockvale, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 659 residents, a median household income of $48,875, and a median home value of $191,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.