81641 ZIP Code — Meeker, CO

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

ZIP code 81641 is located in Meeker, Colorado, within Rio Blanco County. It covers approximately 1,811.18 square miles and serves a population of 3,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81641

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,974.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81641 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

3,819

population

1,811.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81641

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81641. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meeker	Acceptable
Meeker	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,819
Population density	3,819 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	1,811.18 sq mi
Water area	2.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0196
Longitude	-107.6492
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	46.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,819

Population

3,819

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$68,974

Median household income

$30,767

Per capita income

$264,500

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,693

Housing units

29.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

146

124

5–9

108

183

10–14

160

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

183

331

35–44

289

208

45–54

182

184

55–59

161

104

60–64

198

65–74

173

102

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,014	26.6%
18 and over	2,805	73.4%
65 and over	647	16.9%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,292	79.1%
Two or more races	413	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	342	8.2%
Other race	63	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	1.1%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	46.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$68,974

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,500
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	8.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	832	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	51	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	403	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	274	17.6%
Households with children under 18	572	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	491	31.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	10.4%
Married	52.1%	65.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.7%
Widowed	5.7%	10.0%
Divorced	15.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	57	7.3%
Elementary school	504	64.2%
High school	159	20.3%
College / grad school	65	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Public administration 15.5%

Professional & management 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.9%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	334	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,505	91.8%
Spanish	132	3.8%
Other Indo-European	132	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,581	93.8%
Born in same state	3,503	91.7%
Born in different state	1,880	49.2%
Foreign born	78	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	238	6.2%
Not a US citizen	77	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	698	18.3%
Italian	399	10.4%
Arab	124	3.2%
Polish	95	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	65	1.7%
English	32	0.8%
Dutch	30	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81641

What city is ZIP code 81641 in?

ZIP code 81641 is primarily assigned to Meeker, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81641 in?

ZIP code 81641 falls within Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81641 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 81641 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81641?

ZIP code 81641 has an estimated population of 3,819 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81641?

The median household income in ZIP code 81641 is $68,974, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81641?

The median home value in ZIP code 81641 is $264,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 81641 in?

ZIP code 81641 observes the MST timezone.