| City: | Molina, Colorado |
| County: | Mesa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:39 AM |
| Population: | 189 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.1098, -107.9927 |
| Land Area: | 67.999 sq mi |
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Molina is a small, older community tucked into 50 square miles of rural Mesa County, Colorado. With 189 residents and a median age of 57.1 years, it has the demographic profile of a retirement area. Nearly all 83 occupied homes are owner-occupied (81 households), and the median home value of $470,700 suggests established property owners rather than transient residents.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Molina post office maintains 105 PO Boxes for 83 households, an adoption rate of 1.27. That extra capacity serves surrounding areas and second properties. Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier routes do operate here, with 2 distinct rural routes covering 73 delivery points along roads like 54 7/10 Rd, KE Rd, and US Highway 330 Rd.
The street naming system reflects rural Colorado's surveyed land divisions. Roads carry numerical or letter designations (54 7/10 Rd, LE 1/4 Rd, KK Rd) rather than named streets. Bull Basin Rd is one of the few descriptive road names. Household income is above average at $85,577, and 37.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Transportation and warehousing employ many residents (74 workers), likely connected to nearby Grand Junction.
Molina doesn't have city carrier delivery. The post office facility code is P (Post Office), and the city delivery indicator is N (no city delivery). Mail arrives via two rural routes or through PO Boxes at the post office. General Delivery is also available for those without established boxes.
Roads follow surveyed land divisions with fractional numbering (54 7/10 Rd, LE 1/4 Rd) and letter designations (KE Rd, KK Rd) rather than traditional street names.
ZIP Code 81646 has 189 residents and 83 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 57.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 189Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 115Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 107 | 132 | 152 | 209 | 219 | 236 | 179 | 222 | 234 | 182 | 192 | 258 | 207 | 115 |
| Decennial Census | 184 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 189 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.1
Male Median Age: 61.3
Female Median Age: 42.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 173 | 91.53% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 3.17% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 3.17% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 100 | 52.91% | 61.3 years |
| Females: | 89 | 47.09% | 42.3 years |
| Total: | 189 | 100% | 57.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 115 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,321, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $35,535 (111.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,533. Family households earn a median of $89,231 versus $63,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,481). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (43.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,786 | $30,761 | $31,304 | $31,719 | $0 | $0 | $101,477 | $98,625 | $73,854 | $74,063 | $78,846 | $83,654 | $85,577 | $67,321 |
| Median Family Income | $32,375 | $30,795 | $31,932 | $58,000 | $0 | $99,250 | $108,125 | $99,750 | $74,063 | $74,167 | $78,654 | $84,135 | $86,346 | $89,231 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $30,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,750 |
| Median Male Income | $27,000 | $27,045 | $28,229 | $29,167 | $0 | $97,917 | $101,250 | $96,563 | $0 | $0 | $58,269 | $0 | $43,839 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $60,769 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 58 | 64.44% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 32 | 35.56% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 22.41% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 43.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 22.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 58 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $516,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $364,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.51% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 25.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $516,700 | $322,700 | $359,100 | $395,800 | $372,700 | $426,700 | $453,400 | $402,500 | $364,300 | $383,800 | $373,000 | $436,500 | $470,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 74.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 25.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 68.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 23 | 31.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 67 | 90.54% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 9.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 33.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 21.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 14.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 24 | 26.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 32 | 35.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 30.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 7.78% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 37.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 59 | 43.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 28.68% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 27.94% |
| Total: | 136 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 98 | 72.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 22.6% | 21.2% | 17.0% | 16.7% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.6% | 21.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 56.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 44.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 81646 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $278,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $68,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $278,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81646 is located in Mesa County, Colorado, within the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24300) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 146,723 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 81646. It covers 67.999 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.981 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Grand Junction, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 146,723Source: Census |
| MSA: | Grand Junction, CO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 67.999 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.981 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81646 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.