Parachute
Town in Garfield County, Colorado
Parachute is a town in Garfield County, Colorado, with 1,390 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,092 ft (1,552 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Battlement Mesa, 2.8 miles E.
- 1,390residents (2020 Census)
- 5,092 ftelevation · 1,552 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 541 / sq mipopulation density
- 81635ZIP code
About Parachute
Parachute is a home rule municipality in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,390 at the 2020 census.
The town is the birthplace of Willard Libby, recipient of the 1960 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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Living in Parachute
- Median household income
- $58,778
- Median home value
- $271,400
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 26.1
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Parachute had 1,390 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Density | 541 per sq mi (209 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parachute at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Garfield County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,390 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4466° N, 108.0549° W |
| ZIP code | 81635 |
| Official website | parachutecolorado.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0857400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parachute
- Battlement Mesa2.8 mi E
- De Beque12.4 mi SW
- Collbran15.1 mi S
- Rifle16.4 mi NE
- Silt22.6 mi E
- Palisade28.4 mi SW
- New Castle29.6 mi E
- Fruitvale33.3 mi SW
- Clifton33.6 mi SW
- Grand Junction36.9 mi SW
- Orchard Mesa37.8 mi SW
- Cedaredge38.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Parachute
What county is Parachute in?
Parachute is in Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the population of Parachute, CO?
1,390 people lived in Parachute at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parachute, CO?
The ZIP code of Parachute is 81635.
What is the elevation of Parachute?
5,092 feet (1,552 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parachute?
Battlement Mesa (2.8 mi), De Beque (12.4 mi), Collbran (15.1 mi), Rifle (16.4 mi), Silt (22.6 mi).
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