| ZIP Code | 81650 |
|---|---|
| City | Rifle |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,048 ft |
| Latitude | 39.751037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.113722 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 329 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,788 (35%) |
| Some College | 1,055 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 1,417 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 925 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,445 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,506 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $397,100 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,236/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,088 |
| Vacant Units | 258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,088 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 258 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 81650 is located in Rifle, Colorado, within Garfield County. With a population of 14,071, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 81650 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,506 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81650 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $397,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,236 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 81650 is majority White (53.59%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81650 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 81650 in Rifle, CO is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,071 residents, a median household income of $81,506, and a median home value of $397,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.