81320 ZIP Code — Cahone, CO

Dolores County, Colorado

ZIP code 81320 is located in Cahone, Colorado, within Dolores County. It covers approximately 152.53 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81320

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,700.

Median household income is $30,652. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81320 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

485

population

152.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cahone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81323 Dolores (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	152.53 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7635
Longitude	-108.3651
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	46.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	38.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$30,652

Median household income

$15,511

Per capita income

$195,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

258

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	17.7%
18 and over	399	82.3%
65 and over	143	29.5%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 18.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	382	78.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	18.1%
Two or more races	15	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	46.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	38.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 39.8%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	39.8%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
Median income	$30,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 35.4%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 22.4%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	29.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	48.1%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	64.6%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	92	37.4%
Female householder, no spouse	56	22.8%
Households with children under 18	57	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	42.3%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	17.2%
Married	40.0%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.3%	14.4%
Divorced	0.0%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 36.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	22.3%
High school	61	54.5%
College / grad school	26	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.7%

Public administration 18.5%

Wholesale trade 17.9%

Professional & management 15.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.2%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 40.9%

Married-couple families 25.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	18.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	433	89.3%
Born in different state	247	50.9%
Foreign born	52	10.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	133	27.4%
Italian	53	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	9.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	89.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81320

What city is ZIP code 81320 in?

ZIP code 81320 is primarily assigned to Cahone, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81320 in?

ZIP code 81320 falls within Dolores County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81320?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81320 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81320 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81320 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81320 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 81320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81320 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 81320 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81320 in?

ZIP code 81320 observes the MST timezone.