Montezuma County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
26,175
population (2021)
+2.5%
pop change since 2010
08083
FIPS code
Montezuma County ZIP code map
About Montezuma County
Montezuma County is located in Colorado and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 26,175 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.5% from 25,535 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Montezuma County is 08083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 26,175 |
| 2010 population | 25,535 |
| Change | +2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08083 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Montezuma County
ZIP codes for Montezuma County, CO (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81321 | Cortez | Montezuma | View map |
| 81323 | Dolores | Montezuma | View map |
| 81327 | Lewis | Montezuma | View map |
| 81328 | Mancos | Montezuma | View map |
| 81330 | Mesa Verde National Park | Montezuma | View map |
| 81331 | Pleasant View | Montezuma | View map |
| 81334 | Towaoc | Montezuma | View map |
| 81335 | Yellow Jacket | Montezuma | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,294
Population
45.2
Median age
$62,494
Median household income
$32,380
Per capita income
$216,333
Median home value
$496
Median monthly rent
87.9%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,433
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
531
Under 5
469
754
5–9
667
844
10–14
747
687
15–19
608
568
20–24
503
1,441
25–34
1,275
1,527
35–44
1,350
1,396
45–54
1,234
713
55–59
631
1,292
60–64
1,143
1,959
65–74
1,733
846
75–84
748
333
85+
295
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,826 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 19,468 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,914 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,297 | 79.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,586 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,313 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,207 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 574 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $62,494 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
39.2%
$500k–$1M
11.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,333 |
| Median rent / month | $496 |
| Owner occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter occupied | 12.1% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 39.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 8.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,397 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 750 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,759 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,103 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,661 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,189 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.3% | 10.6% |
| Married | 63.7% | 65.7% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 199 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 405 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,335 | 33.2% |
| High school | 1,242 | 30.4% |
| College / grad school | 469 | 12.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.4%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Public administration
7.6%
Professional & management
6.9%
Construction
6.0%
Retail trade
5.9%
Information
5.8%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Other services
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.4% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,790 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.1% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 15.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,294 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 576 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 137 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 118 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,479 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,239 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,336 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 240 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 815 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 299 | 14.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,902 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 2,267 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 1,574 | 6.5% |
| English | 450 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 242 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 100 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.3% |
| German | 72 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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