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U.S. ZIP Code · CO81635

Garfield County

Typical home value

$422,433[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+48.7%
vs metro
vs state
-15.8%
ZIP 81635 location in CO
Location of ZIP 81635 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 81635 is worth $422,433. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,343[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Garfield County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,486[3]
Median household income
$73,278[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Garfield County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+110[5]
Moved in
2,010
Moved out
1,900

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Bea Underwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

    374 students

  • Grand Valley High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

    300 students

  • Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

    268 students

  • Grand Valley Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

    229 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,136
Loan principal$337,946
Down payment$84,487
Total interest paid$431,032

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,601
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 81635?
The typical home in 81635 is worth $422,433, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 81635?
Home values in 81635 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 81635?
The effective property tax rate in 81635 is 0.3% — roughly $1,343 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 81635?
ZIP code 81635 has a population of 7,486 and a median household income of $73,278.

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