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Fremont County
Rockvale, CO
81244
81244 ZIP Code — Rockvale, CO
Fremont County, Colorado
ZIP code 81244 is located in
Rockvale ,
Colorado ,
within Fremont County .
It covers approximately 1.92 square miles and serves a population of
553 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 719 .
About ZIP code 81244
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,450. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 81244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
553
Population density
288 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
1.92 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.3141
Longitude
-105.2201
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
719
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
47.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
31.7%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
18.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
3.0%
2.7%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$55,450
Median household income
$165,300
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 150 27.1% 18 and over 403 72.9% 65 and over 91 16.5% Median age 46.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 523 93.6% Two or more races 29 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 6 1.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
47.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
31.7%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
18.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
3.0%
2.7%
9.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 14.9% $15k–$25k 7.7% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 39.6% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 12.2% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $55,450
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.9% Renter occupied 4.1% Vacant 19.6% Single-family detached 90.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.1% 2000–2009 37.0% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 35.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 31.2% 3 bedrooms 49.6% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 10.4% 2 vehicles 59.9% 3 or more 29.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.6% Electricity 2.7% Propane / LP gas 41.9% Wood 18.9% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 59.9% Cohabiting couple 10 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 51 23.0% Female householder, no spouse 28 12.6% Households with children under 18 78 35.1% Households with seniors (65+) 65 29.3% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.7% 15.0% Married 43.3% 63.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.0% 7.8% Divorced 7.1% 14.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.3%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 10.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 78 42.6% High school 72 39.3% College / grad school 33 18.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
27.0%
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Professional & management
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.5% Service 23.0% Sales & office 9.0% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 13.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.0% Government 18.5% Self-employed 16.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 26.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 32.9% Supplemental Security 11.7% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 29.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.9% High blood pressure 31.6% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.0% Visited dentist 59.9% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 92 22.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.7% Under 18 9.3% 18–64 years 21.2% 65 and over 44.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.8% Public insurance 77.9% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 553 100.0% 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) 543 98.2% Born in same state 487 88.1% Born in different state 193 34.9% Foreign born 56 10.1% Naturalized citizen 10 1.8% Not a US citizen 8 80.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 43 7.8% English 27 4.9% Italian 15 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 2% Polish 9 1.6% Irish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 96.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81244
What city is ZIP code 81244 in?
ZIP code 81244 is primarily assigned to Rockvale, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81244 in?
ZIP code 81244 falls within Fremont County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81244 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 81244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81244?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 81244 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 81244 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81244?
The median home value in ZIP code 81244 is $165,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 81244 in?
ZIP code 81244 observes the MST timezone.
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