| ZIP Code | 81646 |
|---|---|
| City | Molina |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,314 ft |
| Latitude | 39.1044 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.005195 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08077 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 23 (16%) |
| Some College | 23 (16%) |
| Associates | 33 (22.9%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54 (37.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,577 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $470,700 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 105 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 81646 is located in Molina, Colorado, within Mesa County. With a population of 207, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 81646 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,577 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81646 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $470,700 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 81646 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 81646 in Molina, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 207 residents, a median household income of $85,577, and a median home value of $470,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.