City

Rifle, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Garfield County  ·  Colorado

👥14,071Population
💰$81,506Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$397,100Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.6%Hispanic: 41%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White53.6%
Hispanic41.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma329 (4.1%)
HS Graduate2,788 (35%)
Some College1,055 (13.3%)
Associates1,417 (17.8%)
Bachelors925 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,445 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,506 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$397,100 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,236/mo
Total Housing Units5,088
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Rifle, CO

Rifle is a city in Colorado, located in Garfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,071 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Rifle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,506 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rifle is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $397,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,236 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rifle is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.59%).

Rifle, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Rifle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81650 14,071 $81,506 $397,100 $1,236 3.8% 29.8% 75.9%