ZIP code 81635
Where is ZIP code 81635?
Parachute, Colorado
Garfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81635 belongs to Parachute, Colorado in Garfield County. 81635 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 7,486 people live in the 81635 area, where the median household income is $73,278. The closest ZIP codes are 81636 (Battlement Mesa, 2.1 mi southeast), 81630 (De Beque, 13.5 mi southwest) and 81650 (Rifle, 15.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81635 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Parachute |
| Also accepted | Battlement Mesa, Btlmt Mesa |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.4519, -108.0529 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 816 |
Population and income in 81635
| Population | 7,486 · higher than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 53% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.4 years · lower than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $73,278 · lower than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,106 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $311,200 · lower than 74% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,108 a month |
| Housing units | 3,152 |
| Households | 2,996 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 331.46 sq mi (plus 1.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81635. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81635
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81636 | Battlement Mesa, CO | 2.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81630 | De Beque, CO | 13.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 81650 | Rifle, CO | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 81624 | Collbran, CO | 15.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 81646 | Molina, CO | 18.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81643 | Mesa, CO | 20.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81652 | Silt, CO | 20.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81647 | New Castle, CO | 28.4 mi E | Standard |
| 81526 | Palisade, CO | 29.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 81520 | Clifton, CO | 33.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 81504 | Grand Junction, CO | 34.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 81503 | Grand Junction, CO | 35.6 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81635 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81635
123 MAIN ST
PARACHUTE CO 81635
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BATTLEMENT MESA and BTLMT MESA as the city name for 81635. Avoid Grand Valley and Rulison: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81635-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81635?
- 81635 is a Parachute, Colorado ZIP code. Battlement Mesa and Btlmt Mesa are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81635 in?
- ZIP code 81635 is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81635 in?
- 81635 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81635?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81635 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81635?
- About 7,486 people live in ZIP code 81635, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81635?
- The median household income in 81635 is $73,278 a year, lower than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81635?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81635 are 81636 (Battlement Mesa, 2.1 miles), 81630 (De Beque, 13.5 miles), 81650 (Rifle, 15.6 miles) and 81624 (Collbran, 15.8 miles).