81323 ZIP Code — Dolores, CO

Montezuma County, Colorado

ZIP code 81323 is located in Dolores, Colorado, within Montezuma County. It covers approximately 755.03 square miles and serves a population of 5,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $67,277. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,070

population

755.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dolores	Acceptable
Dolores	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81328 Mancos (11.1 mi) 81327 Lewis (16.6 mi) 81320 Cahone (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,070
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	755.03 sq mi
Water area	9.14 sq mi
Latitude	37.4980
Longitude	-108.3332
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	43.5%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,070

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$67,277

Median household income

$34,606

Per capita income

$318,400

Median home value

$881

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

2,203

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

133

5–9

185

10–14

179

154

15–19

149

20–24

324

25–34

312

213

35–44

205

389

45–54

375

205

55–59

197

212

60–64

205

352

65–74

338

169

75–84

163

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	977	19.3%
18 and over	4,093	80.7%
65 and over	1,118	22.1%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Two or more races 4.8%

Black or African American 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,501	85.9%
Two or more races	252	4.8%
Black or African American	172	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	172	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	1.5%
Other race	63	1.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$67,277

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 34.9%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$318,400
Median rent / month	$881
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.5%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	41.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	14.2%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,382	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	74	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	469	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	352	15.5%
Households with children under 18	640	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	852	37.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	17.8%
Married	66.3%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	2.1%	7.5%
Divorced	7.0%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	3.9%
Kindergarten	67	7.1%
Elementary school	435	46.0%
High school	241	25.5%
College / grad school	165	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Public administration 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 9.1%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.2%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.1%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,798	94.6%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,860	95.9%
Born in same state	4,815	95.0%
Born in different state	2,126	41.9%
Foreign born	45	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	210	4.1%
Not a US citizen	14	6.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	771	15.2%
Italian	381	7.5%
Arab	231	4.6%
English	81	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	0.8%
German	24	0.5%
Dutch	22	0.4%
Irish	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81323

What city is ZIP code 81323 in?

ZIP code 81323 is primarily assigned to Dolores, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81323 in?

ZIP code 81323 falls within Montezuma County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81323 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81323?

The median home value in ZIP code 81323 is $318,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 81323?

ZIP code 81323 has an estimated population of 5,070 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81323?

The median household income in ZIP code 81323 is $67,277, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81323 in?

ZIP code 81323 observes the MST timezone.