Rangely, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81648
Rio Blanco County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,808
- 1/sq mi
- $71,705
- Median income
- $199,300
- Median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Rangely pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81648 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 81648 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3120.0 square miles in Rangely, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The area is home to 2,808 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 81648 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81648 sits at $71,705 (19% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $32,743. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $199,300 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81648 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81648 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 81648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81648.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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, 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 81648, Rangely, 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
2,808
Population
3120.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81648?
37.2
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,705
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$32,743
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81648 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,705 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,363
Total Housing Units
1,123
Occupied Units
240
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,300
Median Home Value
-59% vs state
$765
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81648 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.1% | 208 |
| 2021 | +2.3% | 213 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 229 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 229 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 253 |
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 81648, employing approximately 990 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,759,000.
65
Businesses
990
Employees
$71.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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