81650 ZIP Code
Rifle, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81650 |
| City/Town: | Rifle |
| County: | Garfield |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,560 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $328,300 |
| Land Area: | 1022.7 sq miles
2648.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7510, -108.1137 |
Population Information (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,100 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,030 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,031 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 927 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,572 | 11.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 994 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,147 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,895 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,766 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,699 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,156 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 701 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 750 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 306 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 186 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $328,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,161 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,699 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 325 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,527 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,172 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,459 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 620 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 640 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,885 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,113 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 890 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 974 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 337 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81650 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,560 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,610 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,924 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,926 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,648 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 278 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,557 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,985 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,218 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 445 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,940 | 77.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 75 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 59 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,155 | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,833 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,672 | 18.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,517 | 39.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,349 | 30.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 141 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,027 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81650 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 173 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 143 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 202 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 331 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 442 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,035 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 720 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 959 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 492 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 202 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81650 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,558 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,314 | 17.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 107 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 368 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81650 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 252 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,145 | 15.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 331 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 138 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 973 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 625 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 492 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 469 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,247 | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 702 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 732 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 471 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,168 | 79.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,771 | 55.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,043 | 28.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,570 | 18.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81650 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,237 | 90.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 852 | 18.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 516 | 11.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 97 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 331 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81650 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,877 | 57.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 570 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 45 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 334 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 130 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 247 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 35 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 739 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 47 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81650 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 191 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,048 | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 999 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 967 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 664 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 266 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 132 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 149 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 574 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81650 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 174 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,386 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,394 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 859 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 141 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81650 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,055 | 65.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 263 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,181 | 25.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 174 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81650 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 210 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 877 | 18.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,926 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,686 | 35.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81650 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 420 | 11.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 304 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 27 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 202 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 537 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,486 | 42.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 525 | 14.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81650 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $490 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,161 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.38 |
Households (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,699 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,884 | 61.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,616 | 34.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 690 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 964 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,923 | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 902 | 19.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81650 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,435 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,475 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,252 | 59.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 428 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,422 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81650 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,869 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 192 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 195 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,958 | 50.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 768 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 756 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,122 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 429 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,738 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,183 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 799 | 67.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 384 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81650 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,107 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,942 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 928 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 911 | 46.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 197 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 103 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81650 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,162 | 86.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 267 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,968 | 737.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,968 | 737.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,968 | 737.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 31.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,820 | 681.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 5.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81650 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,099 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,424 | 71.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,675 | 28.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,541 | 27.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 66 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 37 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81650 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,699 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,379 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
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