Zip code 81630: De Beque, Colorado

Q: What city is zip code 81630?

81630 is assigned to De Beque, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 81630 in?

81630 is mostly in Garfield County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 81630?

About 1,058 people live in 81630, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 81630?

The median household income in 81630 is $64,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 81630?

The closest zip codes to 81630 are 81524, 81505, 81506, 81504, 81520.

Residential delivery areaGarfield CountyMountain Time

Population

1,058

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$269K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$996/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1,257 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 81630

81630 is a rural zip code in De Beque, Colorado (Garfield County), covering 1,257 sq mi of land. About 1,058 people live here. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,875 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $269,400, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $996 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and construction and repair.

How 81630 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute42.5 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min20th of 450 in CO
Self-employed workers14.9%
90th
U.S. 10% · CO 11.3%200th of 483 in CO
Housing vacancy14.4%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%158th of 482 in CO
Government workers19.9%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%148th of 483 in CO
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%185th of 484 in CO
Homeownership rate80.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%174th of 482 in CO
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7189th of 484 in CO
Residents 65 and older20.6%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%190th of 484 in CO
Uninsured rate10.5%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%124th of 481 in CO
Poverty rate14.8%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%107th of 482 in CO
Residents under 1823.4%
62nd
U.S. 22% · CO 21%151st of 484 in CO
Median earnings per worker$48,839
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473277th of 478 in CO
Median home value$269,400
38th
U.S. $332,700 · CO $539,400357th of 461 in CO
Work from home10.6%
38th
U.S. 15.1% · CO 21%343rd of 483 in CO
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%222nd of 483 in CO
Income inequality (Gini)0.416
33rd
U.S. 0.483 · CO 0.459254th of 480 in CO
Healthcare workers8.2%
31st
U.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%228th of 483 in CO
Median household income$64,875
28th
U.S. $80,734 · CO $95,470337th of 460 in CO
Diversity index33.7
28th
U.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5296th of 484 in CO
Median gross rent$996
21st
U.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761310th of 400 in CO
Per capita income$30,608
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636420th of 483 in CO
Bachelor's degree or higher18.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%426th of 484 in CO
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%339th of 484 in CO
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%381st of 482 in CO
Rent-burdened renters32.7%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%373rd of 447 in CO
Population1,058
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189334th of 484 in CO
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi463rd of 484 in CO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%429th of 483 in CO

Measure	81630	Garfield	CO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CO
Average commuteWeakness	42.5 min	31.4 min	25.2 min	26.4 min	98th	20th of 450
Self-employed workers	14.9%	16.8%	11.3%	10%	90th	200th of 483
Housing vacancy	14.4%	6.2%	8.3%	10.1%	85th	158th of 482
Government workers	19.9%	14.7%	14.5%	14.5%	84th	148th of 483
Veterans	8.4%	5.6%	7.5%	6.2%	81st	185th of 484
Homeownership rateStrength	80.5%	69.6%	66.2%	65.2%	80th	174th of 482
Median age	43.4	37.6	37.7	38.9	79th	189th of 484
Residents 65 and older	20.6%	14.8%	15.6%	17.2%	77th	190th of 484
Uninsured rate	10.5%	15.6%	7.7%	8.4%	73rd	124th of 481
Poverty rate	14.8%	8.2%	9.4%	12.5%	69th	107th of 482
Residents under 18	23.4%	24.6%	21%	22%	62nd	151st of 484
Median earnings per worker	$48,839	$51,094	$56,473	$49,666	52nd	277th of 478
Median home value	$269,400	$527,800	$539,400	$332,700	38th	357th of 461
Work from home	10.6%	11%	21%	15.1%	38th	343rd of 483
Unemployment rate	4.1%	3.4%	4.6%	5.2%	36th	222nd of 483
Income inequality (Gini)	0.416	0.421	0.459	0.483	33rd	254th of 480
Healthcare workers	8.2%	7.9%	8.8%	9.7%	31st	228th of 483
Median household income	$64,875	$91,131	$95,470	$80,734	28th	337th of 460
Diversity index	33.7	51.4	52.5	61.4	28th	296th of 484
Median gross rent	$996	$1,637	$1,761	$1,413	21st	310th of 400
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,608	$44,160	$52,636	$44,673	20th	420th of 483
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.5%	33.6%	45.7%	35.7%	17th	426th of 484
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	14.1%	9.8%	14.1%	16th	339th of 484
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	94.3%	93.5%	91%	14th	381st of 482
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32.7%	46.2%	52.9%	51.1%	7th	373rd of 447
Population	1,058	62,479	5,862,189	334,922,499	1st	334th of 484
Population density	1/sq mi	21/sq mi	57/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	463rd of 484
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	5.2%	3.8%	1st	429th of 483

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

23.4%

65 and over

20.6%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0%
Hispanic16%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

33.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 374
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 66.8%
Married couples: 54.5%
Living alone: 22.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

81630

$64,875

Garfield Co.

$91,131

Colorado

$95,470

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,608

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.416

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

81630

$269,400

Garfield Co.

$527,800

Colorado

$539,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

81630

$996

Garfield Co.

$1,637

Colorado

$1,761

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 437
Owner-occupied: 80.5%
Vacant: 14.4%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.2%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

20–29

30–44

23%

45–59

17%

60+

27%

Average commute

42.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

17%

Sales

15%

Construction and repair

14%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Education

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Production

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

0.8%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

16%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

11%

Wholesale

Education

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,839

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	81630	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,955	$74,888
Service	$15,833	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$55,909	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

32%

Some college

23%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 11%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.3%
No internet access: 13.4%
Without health insurance: 10.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): De Beque
State: Colorado
County: Garfield County
Center point: 39.4580° N, 108.5643° W
Land area: 1,257 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

81630 spans 2 counties

Garfield County77% of land
Mesa County23% of land

Zip codes near 81630

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
81524	Loma, CO	15 mi	2,760	$99,947	$665,600
81505	Grand Junction, CO	17 mi	13,279	$90,830	$467,800
81506	Grand Junction, CO	23 mi	11,412	$78,651	$448,300
81504	Grand Junction, CO	24 mi	32,376	$70,958	$316,500
81520	Clifton, CO	25 mi	12,892	$50,283	$249,600
81525	Mack, CO	26 mi	1,127	$113,796	$429,500
81501	Grand Junction, CO	27 mi	24,011	$53,666	$314,700
81521	Fruita, CO	27 mi	16,613	$88,458	$422,900
81635	Parachute, CO	27 mi	7,486	$73,278	$311,200
81526	Palisade, CO	28 mi	5,559	$87,500	$501,800
81636	Battlement Mesa, CO · PO box	29 mi	—	—	—
81503	Grand Junction, CO	30 mi	16,558	$75,053	$352,100

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Questions about 81630

What city is zip code 81630?

81630 is assigned to De Beque, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 81630 in?

81630 is mostly in Garfield County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 81630?

About 1,058 people live in 81630, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 81630 in?

81630 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 81630?

The median household income in 81630 is $64,875.

What zip codes are near 81630?

The closest zip codes to 81630 are 81524, 81505, 81506, 81504, 81520.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81630, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.