81635 ZIP Code — Parachute, CO
Garfield County, Colorado
ZIP code 81635 is located in Parachute, Colorado, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 331.46 square miles and serves a population of 7,000 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81635
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $65,951. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,000
population
331.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81635 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81635
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Parachute | Acceptable |
| Parachute | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,000 |
| Population density | 21 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 331.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5307 |
| Longitude | -108.0949 |
| 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 | 34.3% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.1% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.3% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
7,000
Population
21
People per sq mi
30.2
Median age
$65,951
Median household income
$26,330
Per capita income
$225,400
Median home value
$923
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
2,280
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
280
Under 5
228
390
5–9
317
208
10–14
169
325
15–19
264
309
20–24
252
575
25–34
467
387
35–44
314
316
45–54
257
214
55–59
174
227
60–64
184
350
65–74
285
181
75–84
147
99
85+
81
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,924 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 5,076 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,143 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 30.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.2%
Other race
14.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,422 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,356 | 16.2% |
| Other race | 1,224 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 155 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.3% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.1% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.3% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
17.3%
$50k–$75k
25.4%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $65,951 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.6%
$50k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
30.2%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,400 |
| Median rent / month | $923 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 13.9% |
| Single-family detached | 46.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 23.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 37.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 28.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,339 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 95 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 493 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 691 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 976 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 846 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 19.7% |
| Married | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 20.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 866 | 53.6% |
| High school | 427 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 155 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Construction
14.4%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Other services
4.1%
Information
0.7%
Public administration
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.5% |
| Service | 29.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 45.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 258 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.4% |
| Public insurance | 56.9% |
| No insurance | 11.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,492 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 531 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 531 | 8.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,506 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 6,340 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,416 | 48.8% |
| Foreign born | 166 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 494 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 64 | 13.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,016 | 14.5% |
| French | 671 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 236 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 123 | 1.8% |
| English | 44 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81635
What city is ZIP code 81635 in?
ZIP code 81635 is primarily assigned to Parachute, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81635 in?
ZIP code 81635 falls within Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 81635?
ZIP code 81635 has an estimated population of 7,000 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81635?
The median household income in ZIP code 81635 is $65,951, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81635?
The median home value in ZIP code 81635 is $225,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 81635 in?
ZIP code 81635 observes the MST timezone.