| ZIP Code | 81650 |
| ZIP Code Name | Rifle |
| Primary County | Rio Blanco County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 14,323 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MDT |
81650 is a United States ZIP Code located in Rifle Colorado. Portions of 81650 are also in Parachute. 81650 is primarily within Rio Blanco County with some portions in Garfield County. 81650 is within the Colorado Rockies Region.
81650 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 81650 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81650 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81650 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 81650 is 2.1%.
| Population | 14,323 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.95% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,432 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $74,040 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $58,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 2.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.57% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,455 | 66.31% |
| Black | 50 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 5,572 | 32.25% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 0.19% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,020 | 40.56% |
| Black | 7 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,475 | 58.65% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.12% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 839 | 11.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 673 | 9.25% |
| High School Diploma | 2,256 | 30.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 318 | 4.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 622 | 8.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,525 | 20.95% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 8.71% |
| Masters Degree | 364 | 5% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 41 | 0.56% |
| Coordinates | 39.76526642,-108.11582184 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 1060 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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