81324 ZIP Code — Dove Creek, CO

Dolores County, Colorado

ZIP code 81324 is located in Dove Creek, Colorado, within Dolores County. It covers approximately 429.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81324

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,179. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,508

population

429.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81324 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dove Creek	Acceptable
Dove Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81335 Yellow Jacket (15.1 mi) 81331 Pleasant View (15.2 mi) 81327 Lewis (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,508
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	429.74 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6830
Longitude	-108.9188
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	41.8%	46.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	38.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,508

Population

People per sq mi

60.8

Median age

$75,179

Median household income

$42,696

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

872

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

290

65–74

229

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	12.8%
18 and over	1,315	87.2%
65 and over	651	43.2%
Median age	60.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Other race 10%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,309	78.1%
Hispanic or Latino	167	10%
Other race	167	10%
Two or more races	32	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	46.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	38.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	30.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$75,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	39.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	15.3%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	515	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	153	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	9.7%
Households with children under 18	107	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	56.4%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	8.6%
Married	65.6%	78.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	1.9%
Divorced	12.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	15.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	92	48.9%
High school	60	31.9%
College / grad school	7	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.9%

Professional & management 12.5%

Construction 10.9%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Other services 5.6%

Retail trade 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Information 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.3%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.5%
Government	39.3%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	17.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.0

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.3%
Retirement income	47.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,444	95.8%
Spanish	167	11.6%
Other Indo-European	167	11.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,508	100.0%
Born in same state	1,508	100.0%
Born in different state	768	50.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	210	13.9%
Arab	137	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	7.4%
English	39	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81324

What city is ZIP code 81324 in?

ZIP code 81324 is primarily assigned to Dove Creek, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81324 in?

ZIP code 81324 falls within Dolores County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81324 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 81324 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81324 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 81324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81324 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 81324 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81324 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 81324 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81324 in?

ZIP code 81324 observes the MST timezone.