Molina, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81646

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

184
1/sq mi
$67,321
Median income
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Molina pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.0 square miles in Molina, Mesa County, Colorado. The area is home to 184 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 81646 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81646 sits at $67,321 (24% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $45,447. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mesa County, so you can benchmark 81646 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 81646, Molina, 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

184

Population

184.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81646?

43.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$67,321

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$45,447

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81646 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,321 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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

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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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

74

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 81646, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,000.

6

Businesses

4

Employees

$278K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
81413 Cedaredge, CO 5,243 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81646 in?
ZIP code 81646 (Molina) is located in Mesa County, Colorado. Mesa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mesa-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81646?
ZIP code 81646 in Molina, CO has a population of 184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81646?
The median household income in ZIP 81646 is $67,321, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81646 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81646?
ZIP code 81646 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81646?
In ZIP code 81646, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 81646?
In ZIP code 81646, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81646 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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