81401 ZIP Code
Montrose, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81401 |
| City/Town: | Montrose |
| County: | Montrose |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,665 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,904 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,580 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,652 |
| Median Home Value: | $298,800 |
| Land Area: | 200.2 sq miles
518.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5150, -107.7661 |
Population Information (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,665 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,475 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,190 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,164 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,187 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,646 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,303 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,084 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,515 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,507 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,876 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,724 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,729 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,242 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,066 | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 622 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $298,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,032 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,652 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,584 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,068 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,922 | 72.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,662 | 27.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,281 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 974 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 896 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,503 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,865 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,088 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,212 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,743 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,904 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,101 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,123 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,580 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,110 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 463 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,712 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,805 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,248 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,048 | 10.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,870 | 84.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 90 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 320 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 175 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 504 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,702 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,699 | 11.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,782 | 20.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,967 | 16.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 731 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 517 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 429 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 987 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,027 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,198 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,568 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,334 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,398 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 475 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 651 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,239 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 830 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 339 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 241 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,264 | 12.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 184 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,053 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 554 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,580 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 334 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 73 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 333 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,040 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,437 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,066 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 775 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 437 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,590 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,953 | 50.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,309 | 52.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,750 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,534 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,916 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,540 | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 334 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 504 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,096 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,074 | 66.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 439 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 327 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 480 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 360 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 382 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,449 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 676 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,451 | 23.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,158 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,193 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,879 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 625 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 619 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 888 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 298 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 810 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,376 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,337 | 50.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,537 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 294 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,009 | 73.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 360 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,712 | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 366 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 89 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 384 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,036 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,891 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,273 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 599 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 219 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 307 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 383 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,981 | 28.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,440 | 35.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 917 | 13.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,396 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $412 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,032 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,584 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,595 | 47.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,421 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,662 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,959 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,315 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,061 | 42.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,387 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,661 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,988 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 377 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,274 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,057 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,490 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 208 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 225 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,261 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,121 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 675 | 15.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,753 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,540 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,340 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,205 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,413 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,652 | 51.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,001 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,450 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,086 | 44.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,068 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 319 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 296 | 12.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,012 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 264 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,653 | 626.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,653 | 626.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,653 | 626.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 174 | 65.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,252 | 474.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,501 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,949 | 84.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,552 | 15.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,007 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 466 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,584 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,541 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
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