81635 ZIP Code, Parachute, CO
81635 is a ZIP code in Parachute, Colorado in Garfield County. It covers 331 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81650 and 81652. 7,486 people live here in 2,996 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $73,278, below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Parachute, CO
- County: Garfield County
- Land area: 331 sq mi
- Population: 7,486
- Median household income: $73,278
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,486 |
| Households | 2,996 |
| Median household income | $73,278 |
| Income per person | $34,106 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 67.6% |
| Median home value | $311,200 |
| Median rent | $1,108 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 42.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 96.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 14.9% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 20.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.1% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.0% |
| 20–24 | 9.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 7.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 9.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.8% |
| Owned outright | 25.5% |
| Rented | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.0% |
| Townhome | 7.9% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 9.0% |
| 20+ units | 9.8% |
| Mobile / other | 17.4% |
Businesses in 81635
101 business establishments with 935 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Retail Trade: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 81635
- Battlement Mesa, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Parachute, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Garfield County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Garfield County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Garfield County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Garfield County
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Garfield County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81635, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81635 in?
- 81635 is a Parachute, CO mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Battlement Mesa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81635 in?
- 81635 is in Garfield County.
- What is the population of 81635?
- About 7,486 people (±773), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,185.
- What is the median household income in 81635?
- $73,278 (±$10,406), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81635?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81635 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81635?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81650 (15.1 mi, Rifle) and 81652 (21.5 mi, Silt).
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