81423 ZIP Code — Norwood, CO

San Miguel County, Colorado

ZIP code 81423 is located in Norwood, Colorado, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 588.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81423

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 $355,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $57,986. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 81423 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,590

population

588.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwood	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,590
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	588.81 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	37.9870
Longitude	-108.3401
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	34.8%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,590

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$57,986

Median household income

$36,239

Per capita income

$355,300

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

658

Housing units

33.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

111

60–64

175

65–74

147

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	14.7%
18 and over	1,357	85.3%
65 and over	476	29.9%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,574	98.6%
Two or more races	16	1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$57,986

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 34.8%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 17.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,300
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	52.5%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.5%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Wood	19.5%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	433	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	159	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	118	16.0%
Households with children under 18	146	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	38.3%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	16.5%
Married	59.5%	66.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	4.8%
Divorced	13.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.1%
Elementary school	130	67.4%
High school	54	28.0%
College / grad school	5	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 14.5%

Public administration 14.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.9%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	18.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,532	96.4%
Spanish	79	5.2%
Other Indo-European	69	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,497	94.2%
Born in same state	1,492	93.8%
Born in different state	730	45.9%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	93	5.8%
Not a US citizen	56	60.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	198	12.5%
Italian	181	11.4%
English	16	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.8%
Arab	10	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81423

What city is ZIP code 81423 in?

ZIP code 81423 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81423 in?

ZIP code 81423 falls within San Miguel County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81423 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81423 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81423 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 81423 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 81423 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 81423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81423?

The median home value in ZIP code 81423 is $355,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 81423 in?

ZIP code 81423 observes the MST timezone.