81648 ZIP Code — Rangely, CO

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

ZIP code 81648 is located in Rangely, Colorado, within Rio Blanco County. It covers approximately 1,085.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81648

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 $198,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,645. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,620

population

1,085.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81648

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City	Status
Rangely	Preferred

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,620
Population density	2,620 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	1,085.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9363
Longitude	-108.6342
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	46.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,620

Population

2,620

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$70,645

Median household income

$29,128

Per capita income

$198,600

Median home value

$805

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,041

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

139

15–19

128

114

20–24

105

158

25–34

145

180

35–44

166

45–54

136

55–59

126

135

60–64

124

129

65–74

119

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	19.5%
18 and over	2,108	80.5%
65 and over	378	14.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,268	80.9%
Two or more races	258	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	184	6.6%
Other race	51	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.9%
Black or African American	19	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	46.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$70,645

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,600
Median rent / month	$805
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	27.8%
1970–1979	33.3%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.6%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Wood	3.8%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	174	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	210	22.3%
Households with children under 18	269	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	24.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	32.7%
Married	52.7%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.8%
Divorced	14.5%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	11.4%
Kindergarten	9	1.2%
Elementary school	218	28.9%
High school	117	15.5%
College / grad school	325	43.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.2%

Retail trade 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	24.1%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.6%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	17.8%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,519	96.1%
Spanish	22	0.9%
Other Indo-European	22	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,613	99.7%
Born in same state	2,598	99.2%
Born in different state	1,220	46.6%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	424	16.2%
Italian	211	8.1%
Arab	195	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	79	3%
Polish	63	2.4%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81648

What city is ZIP code 81648 in?

ZIP code 81648 is primarily assigned to Rangely, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81648 in?

ZIP code 81648 falls within Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81648 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 81648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81648 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 81648 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81648?

ZIP code 81648 has an estimated population of 2,620 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81648?

The median home value in ZIP code 81648 is $198,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 81648 in?

ZIP code 81648 observes the MST timezone.