81610 ZIP Code — Dinosaur, CO

Moffat County, Colorado

ZIP code 81610 is located in Dinosaur, Colorado, within Moffat County. It covers approximately 238.55 square miles and serves a population of 600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81610

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,046. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 81610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

600
population
238.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81610 ZIP code map
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City Status
Dinosaur Acceptable
Dinosaur Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 600
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 238.55 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 40.3837
Longitude -108.7762
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 46.2% 47.0% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 28.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 16.0% 20.3% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.9% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

600
Population
3
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$49,046
Median household income
$15,652
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,038
Median monthly rent
84.1%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
32.8%
Unemployment
216
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
10
29
5–9
19
84
10–14
56
36
15–19
24
7
20–24
4
93
25–34
63
11
35–44
7
6
45–54
4
48
55–59
32
21
60–64
14
2
65–74
1
6
75–84
4
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826143.5%
18 and over33956.5%
65 and over183.0%
Median age32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White600100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 47.0% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 28.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 16.0% 20.3% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.9% 9.6%
$15k–$25k 3.8%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 62.1%
$50k–$75k 6.1%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 3.8%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k3.8%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k62.1%
$50k–$75k6.1%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k3.8%
$150k–$200k6.8%
Median income$49,046

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 68.5%
$50k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 4.5%
$200k–$300k 11.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$1,038
Owner occupied84.1%
Renter occupied15.9%
Vacant44.3%
Single-family detached47.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes52.3%
Median rooms4.4
Avg household size (owned)4.71

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.4%
2000–200935.0%
1990–199911.4%
1980–19893.4%
1970–197928.7%
1960–19697.2%
1950–19590.8%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier5.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.4%
1 bedroom9.3%
2 bedrooms44.7%
3 bedrooms34.6%
4 bedrooms8.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle65.2%
2 vehicles17.4%
3 or more17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity21.2%
Propane / LP gas9.1%
Wood65.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3526.5%
Cohabiting couple21.5%
Male householder, no spouse129.1%
Female householder, no spouse8362.9%
Households with children under 189672.7%
Households with seniors (65+)118.3%
Average household size4.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.8%0.0%
Married64.2%58.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced4.0%41.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 47.3%
HS graduate 38.5%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 2.8%
Bachelor's degree 3.5%
Graduate / professional 7.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher52.7%
Bachelor's or higher11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13264.4%
High school7335.6%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 56.4%
Agriculture & mining 20.5%
Public administration 10.9%
Education & healthcare 6.4%
Retail trade 3.2%
Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.2%
Service0.0%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources & construction56.4%
Production & transportation2.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector38.5%
Government61.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.6%
Carpool46.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 0.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security16.7%
Retirement income8.3%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP62.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.8%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol32.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.9%
Visited dentist54.8%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans113.2%
Disability%
Any disability26.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years46.1%
65 and over61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.3%
Public insurance72.7%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only57696.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)600100.0%
Born in same state600100.0%
Born in different state48080.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French427%
German142.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian111.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.0%
Internet access97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81610

What city is ZIP code 81610 in?

ZIP code 81610 is primarily assigned to Dinosaur, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81610 in?

ZIP code 81610 falls within Moffat County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81610 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 81610 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81610?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 81610 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 81610 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 81610?

ZIP code 81610 has an estimated population of 600 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81610 in?

ZIP code 81610 observes the MST timezone.

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