81328 ZIP Code — Mancos, CO

Montezuma County, Colorado

ZIP code 81328 is located in Mancos, Colorado, within Montezuma County. It covers approximately 498.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81328

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,330. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81328 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,983

population

498.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81328 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81328

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81328. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mancos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81323 Dolores (11.1 mi) 81326 Hesperus (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,983
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	498.87 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	37.3427
Longitude	-108.2823
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%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,983

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$65,330

Median household income

$38,147

Per capita income

$363,900

Median home value

$1,164

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,927

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

152

25–34

150

291

35–44

286

205

45–54

201

55–59

289

60–64

284

376

65–74

368

150

75–84

147

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	639	16.0%
18 and over	3,344	84.0%
65 and over	1,185	29.8%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,797	92.9%
Two or more races	117	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	105	2.6%
Other race	34	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.6%
Asian	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	49.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	13.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$65,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 31.2%

$500k–$1M 19.6%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$363,900
Median rent / month	$1,164
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	34.3%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.4%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,178	66.6%
Cohabiting couple	97	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	242	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	251	14.2%
Households with children under 18	336	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	763	43.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	9.5%
Married	66.2%	72.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	7.4%
Divorced	5.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	13.0%
Kindergarten	58	9.5%
Elementary school	209	34.4%
High school	184	30.3%
College / grad school	78	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 14.6%

Professional & management 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Construction 8.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.0%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,809	95.6%
Spanish	57	1.5%
Other Indo-European	54	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,909	98.1%
Born in same state	3,871	97.2%
Born in different state	1,492	37.5%
Foreign born	38	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	1.9%
Not a US citizen	22	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	560	14.1%
Italian	413	10.4%
Arab	323	8.1%
English	54	1.4%
Polish	52	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	0.9%
Dutch	23	0.6%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81328

What city is ZIP code 81328 in?

ZIP code 81328 is primarily assigned to Mancos, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81328 in?

ZIP code 81328 falls within Montezuma County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81328 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81328 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 81328 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 81328 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81328 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 81328 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81328?

The median home value in ZIP code 81328 is $363,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 81328 in?

ZIP code 81328 observes the MST timezone.