City

Parachute, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Garfield County  ·  Colorado

👥7,155Population
💰$68,865Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$251,900Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 24.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic24.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma185 (4.4%)
HS Graduate1,003 (24.1%)
Some College812 (19.5%)
Associates815 (19.6%)
Bachelors340 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,005 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College19.5%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,865 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$251,900 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units3,066
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
55%
About Parachute, CO

Parachute is a city in Colorado, located in Garfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,155 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Parachute is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,865 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Parachute is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parachute is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.99%).

Parachute, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Parachute
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81635 7,155 $68,865 $251,900 $998 5.7% 32.3% 67.9%