🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

81648

Rangely

ZIP Code 81648 is a standard zip code serving Rangely, Rangely, Colorado (CO), in Rio Blanco County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,808 with a median household income of $63,636. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Colorado (CO)
County: Rio Blanco
City: Rangely
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.082800
Longitude: -108.799100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1230.12 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 40.222822°N, 39.649712°S, -108.216503°E, -109.051163°W

With 2,808 residents spread across 1230.12 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,808

Population

45th percentile

$63,636

Median Income

75th percentile

$159,400

Median Home Value

60th percentile

1230.12 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 81648 is $63,636, and the median home value is $159,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,212

Total Units

1,055

Occupied Units

87.0%

Occupancy Rate

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