| ZIP Code | 81635 |
|---|---|
| City | Parachute |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,294 ft |
| Latitude | 39.535315 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.066676 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 185 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,003 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 812 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 815 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,005 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,865 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,900 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $998/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,066 |
| Vacant Units | 146 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,066 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 146 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 81635 is located in Parachute, Colorado, within Garfield County. With a population of 7,155, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 81635 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,865 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81635 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $251,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $998 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 81635 is majority White (69.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81635 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 81635 in Parachute, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,155 residents, a median household income of $68,865, and a median home value of $251,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.