81630 ZIP Code — De Beque, CO

Mesa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81630 is located in De Beque, Colorado, within Mesa County. It covers approximately 1,256.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81630

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 $257,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81630 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,119
population
1,256.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81630 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81630

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City Status
De Beque Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
81521 Fruita (14.5 mi) 81505 Grand Junction (15.9 mi) 81506 Grand Junction (16.9 mi) 81524 Loma (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,119
Population density 1,119 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 1,256.58 sq mi
Water area 1.47 sq mi
Latitude 39.4069
Longitude -108.5260
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 35.3% 44.7% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 32.7% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 26.6% 18.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.5% 3.7% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,119
Population
1,119
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$29,878
Per capita income
$257,400
Median home value
$1,192
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
410
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
28
74
5–9
68
16
10–14
14
33
15–19
30
41
20–24
38
69
25–34
62
60
35–44
54
52
45–54
47
42
55–59
38
46
60–64
42
98
65–74
89
25
75–84
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826924.0%
18 and over85076.0%
65 and over23521.0%
Median age42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%
Two or more races 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10%
Other race 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
GroupCount%
White92674.4%
Two or more races17313.9%
Hispanic or Latino12510%
Other race161.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.3% 44.7% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 32.7% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 26.6% 18.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.5% 3.7% 9.6%
Under $10k 0.2%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 13.0%
$25k–$35k 7.3%
$35k–$50k 12.7%
$50k–$75k 20.8%
$75k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.2%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k13.0%
$25k–$35k7.3%
$35k–$50k12.7%
$50k–$75k20.8%
$75k–$100k21.2%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k9.0%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 1.5%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k–$300k 27.3%
$300k–$500k 18.6%
$500k–$1M 17.4%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$257,400
Median rent / month$1,192
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant13.5%
Single-family detached73.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200925.5%
1990–199914.1%
1980–19895.7%
1970–197919.0%
1960–19693.1%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier20.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom7.6%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms59.8%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle15.8%
2 vehicles31.8%
3 or more46.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.6%
Electricity15.1%
Propane / LP gas20.8%
Wood12.5%
Solar1.7%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23956.4%
Cohabiting couple174.0%
Male householder, no spouse8419.8%
Female householder, no spouse8419.8%
Households with children under 1811727.6%
Households with seniors (65+)15837.3%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.3%13.9%
Married61.0%63.5%
Separated1.3%2.6%
Widowed2.4%6.6%
Divorced12.1%13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 10.8%
HS graduate 34.4%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate / professional 11.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.8%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool114.2%
Kindergarten197.3%
Elementary school14154.0%
High school3914.9%
College / grad school5119.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%
Agriculture & mining 16.5%
Construction 12.5%
Retail trade 9.5%
Public administration 9.1%
Wholesale trade 8.3%
Professional & management 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Other services 5.4%
Manufacturing 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.2%
Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.5%
Service15.1%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction20.8%
Production & transportation6.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.8%
Government23.4%
Self-employed6.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.0%
Carpool15.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.4%
Work from home10.8%
Other means7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)41.0

Poverty

All people 11.6%
Under 18 years 17.4%
18 and over 9.8%
Married-couple families 5.4%
Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.3%
Retirement income25.0%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP14.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.5%
High blood pressure27.8%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis24.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)65.9%
Visited dentist60.4%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9210.8%
Disability%
Any disability16.4%
Under 188.6%
18–64 years13.7%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.8%
Public insurance44.6%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 197.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06194.8%
Spanish50.5%
Other Indo-European40.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,09898.1%
Born in same state1,09397.7%
Born in different state66459.3%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen211.9%
Not a US citizen942.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23120.6%
Italian20818.6%
Arab373.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish232.1%
English201.8%
German111%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.9%
Internet access91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81630

What city is ZIP code 81630 in?

ZIP code 81630 is primarily assigned to De Beque, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81630 in?

ZIP code 81630 falls within Mesa County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81630 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81630 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81630 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81630 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81630 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 81630 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81630?

ZIP code 81630 has an estimated population of 1,119 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81630 in?

ZIP code 81630 observes the MST timezone.

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