81635 ZIP Code
Parachute, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81635 |
| City/Town: | Parachute |
| County: | Garfield |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,000 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,951 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,451 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,041 |
| Median Home Value: | $225,400 |
| Land Area: | 331.5 sq miles
858.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5353, -108.0667 |
Population Information (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,000 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,860 | 55.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,140 | 44.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 508 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 707 | 10.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 377 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 589 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 561 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,042 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 701 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 573 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 388 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 411 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 635 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 328 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 180 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $225,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,041 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,618 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 423 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,857 | 70.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 761 | 29.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,258 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 253 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,280 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,253 | 29.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 321 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 568 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 371 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81635 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,951 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,657 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,221 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,451 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,235 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,036 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 199 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,054 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,417 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 439 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 164 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,422 | 77.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 81 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 100 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 13 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,224 | 17.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 155 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,356 | 19.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,571 | 22.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,499 | 21.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81635 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 38 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 170 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 154 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 135 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 452 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 666 | 25.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 425 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 462 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 92 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 24 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81635 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,343 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 310 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 168 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 45.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81635 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 213 | 7.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 436 | 14.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 163 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 227 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 131 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 21 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 150 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 377 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 829 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 184 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 124 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,189 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,971 | 42.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,980 | 56.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 811 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81635 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,010 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 803 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 664 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 175 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 36 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 373 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81635 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,403 | 46.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 83 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 8 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 113 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 179 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 405 | 13.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 139 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 704 | 23.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81635 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 128 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 902 | 29.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 524 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,154 | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 200 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 32 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 30 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81635 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 7 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 187 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 963 | 31.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,597 | 52.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 230 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 57 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81635 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,665 | 63.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 746 | 28.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81635 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 208 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 799 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 844 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 767 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81635 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 420 | 22.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 269 | 14.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 8 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 99 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 413 | 22.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 560 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81635 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,375 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,618 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,339 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 582 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 493 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 691 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 976 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 846 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81635 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,794 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 939 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,559 | 55.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 202 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 514 | 18.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81635 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,615 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 34 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 133 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 866 | 53.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 427 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 155 | 9.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,076 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 258 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,000 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,013 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 31 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 596 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 386 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81635 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,012 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 915 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 422 | 46.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 493 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 150 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81635 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,506 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 494 | 297.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 494 | 297.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 494 | 297.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 472 | 284.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81635 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,492 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,150 | 79.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,342 | 20.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,285 | 19.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81635 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,618 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,449 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Parachute, CO81635