| ZIP Code | 81641 |
|---|---|
| City | Meeker |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Rio Blanco County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,185 ft |
| Latitude | 40.109264 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.818214 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 550 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 218 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 505 (22.4%) |
| Bachelors | 153 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 819 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,459 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $313,500 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $983/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,899 |
| Vacant Units | 385 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,899 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 385 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 81641 is located in Meeker, Colorado, within Rio Blanco County. With a population of 3,578, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 81641 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,459 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81641 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $313,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $983 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 81641 is primarily White (80.49%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81641 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 81641 in Meeker, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,578 residents, a median household income of $70,459, and a median home value of $313,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.