81327 ZIP Code — Lewis, CO

Montezuma County, Colorado

ZIP code 81327 is located in Lewis, Colorado, within Montezuma County. It covers approximately 30.36 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81327

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 $367,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,250. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 81327 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

30.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81335 Yellow Jacket (8.8 mi) 81331 Pleasant View (9.9 mi) 81321 Cortez (12.5 mi) 81323 Dolores (16.6 mi) 81324 Dove Creek (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	30.36 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.5106
Longitude	-108.6354
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	45.9%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$85,250

Median household income

$36,978

Per capita income

$367,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

17.6%

Unemployment

231

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	15.2%
18 and over	280	84.8%
65 and over	79	23.9%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	318	96.4%
Two or more races	12	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 59.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	59.6%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
Median income	$85,250

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 60.5%

$500k–$1M 22.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$367,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.2%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.2%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	7.1%
3 or more	82.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.7%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	48.7%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	57	36.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	25	16.0%
Households with children under 18	28	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	30.8%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	14.4%
Married	55.1%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.5%
Divorced	31.5%	26.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.8%

HS graduate 15.0%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	63.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Public administration 15.7%

Professional & management 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Construction 11.1%

Other services 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	21.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.9%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	91.8%
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)	330	100.0%
Born in same state	330	100.0%
Born in different state	224	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	88	26.7%
Arab	56	17%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	12.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81327

What city is ZIP code 81327 in?

ZIP code 81327 is primarily assigned to Lewis, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81327 in?

ZIP code 81327 falls within Montezuma County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81327 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 81327 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81327 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 81327 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81327?

The median home value in ZIP code 81327 is $367,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 81327?

ZIP code 81327 has an estimated population of 330 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81327 in?

ZIP code 81327 observes the MST timezone.