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Parachute, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81635

Garfield County, Colorado — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,957
8/sq mi
$73,278
Median income
$311,200
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parachute pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81635 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 754.1 square miles in Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado. The area is home to 5,957 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81635 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81635 sits at $73,278 (17% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $34,106. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $311,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,108 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81635 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 81635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81635.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81635, Parachute, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,957

Population

754.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81635?

33.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,278

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$34,106

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81635 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,278 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,152

Total Housing Units

2,996

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$311,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81635 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.8% 171
2021 +7.4% 184
2022 +13.5% 208
2023 +16.8% 243
2024 +8.1% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 81635, employing approximately 935 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,086,000.

101

Businesses

935

Employees

$74.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 21.8%
Retail trade 17 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.9%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81635 in? ▼
ZIP code 81635 (Parachute) is located in Garfield County, Colorado. Garfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garfield-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81635? ▼
ZIP code 81635 in Parachute, CO has a population of 5,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81635? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81635 is $73,278, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81635? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81635 is $311,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81635? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81635 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81635? ▼
ZIP code 81635 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 935 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81635? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81635 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81635? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81635 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81635? ▼
In ZIP code 81635, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81635? ▼
In ZIP code 81635, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81635? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81635 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Parachute, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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