81646 ZIP Code — Molina, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81646 is located in Molina, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 68.00 square miles and serves a population of 258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81646

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $436,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,654. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81646 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

258

population

68.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Molina	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	258
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	68.00 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	39.1098
Longitude	-107.9927
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	34.2%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	44.3%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

258

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$83,654

Median household income

$42,766

Per capita income

$436,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

33.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	30.6%
18 and over	179	69.4%
65 and over	39	15.1%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	258	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	44.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	44.3%	18.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	25.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$83,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 47.3%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 24.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$436,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	23.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	6.2%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	14.4%
3 or more	67.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	27	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	4.8%
Households with children under 18	39	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	32.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.2%	0.0%
Married	73.3%	88.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.7%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	34.2%
Elementary school	39	49.4%
High school	13	16.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Professional & management 19.5%

Retail trade 17.8%

Construction 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.8%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	15.1%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	32.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	258	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	258	100.0%
Born in same state	258	100.0%
Born in different state	164	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	41.1%
French	105	40.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	6.2%
Polish	13	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81646

What city is ZIP code 81646 in?

ZIP code 81646 is primarily assigned to Molina, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81646 in?

ZIP code 81646 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81646 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 81646 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 81646 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 81646 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81646 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 81646 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 81646 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 81646 in?

ZIP code 81646 observes the MST timezone.