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ZIP 81650

Part of Rifle, CO
Pop. 14,083·Garfield County·39th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,367/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$402
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ZIP 81650 · $2,367
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,404/yr
At $2,367/mo median
Location
CityRifle
StateCO
CountyGarfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,083
Median income
$81,025
Median age
32.6
Renters
28.6%
Age distribution
29.1%
24.9%
23.3%
13%
Under 1829.1%
18–3424.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6413%
65+9.7%
Gender
54.1%
45.9%
Male54.1%
Female45.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
49.3%
White60.1%
Hispanic49.3%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
15.9%
34.5%
31.3%
18.4%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+18.4%
Housing tenure
71.4%
28.6%
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81650 in Rifle, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,040 → $81,025
up 9.4%
Population
14,323 → 14,083
down 1.7%
Renter share
27% → 28.6%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 18.4%
+3.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $81,025 today, compared with $74,040 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 81650 in Rifle, CO losing about 240 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 27% to 28.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.9% to 18.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81650 covers Rifle, CO. The median rent here is $2,367/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($81,025/yr), ZIP 81650 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81650?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) is $2,367. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81650 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81650's median rent of $2,367/mo is $402 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81650 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81650 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #39 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,367/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81650?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,367/mo in ZIP 81650. The local median household income is $81,025/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81650?

Rent in ZIP 81650 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 81650 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81650 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,367/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($81,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81650 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 81650 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of ZIP 81650 households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81650 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81650 compare to the rest of Rifle?

ZIP 81650 sits right at the Rifle citywide median of $2,367/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81650 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81650 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,367/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 81650's median household income ($81,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81650 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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