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Dolores County
Rico, CO
81332
81332 ZIP Code — Rico, CO
Dolores County, Colorado
ZIP code 81332 is located in
Rico ,
Colorado ,
within Dolores County .
It covers approximately 32.03 square miles and serves a population of
445 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 970 .
About ZIP code 81332
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $471,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $98,750. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 81332 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Rico
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
445
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
32.03 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
37.7479
Longitude
-108.0527
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
970
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.7%
46.5%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
38.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
39.3%
13.7%
26.9%
Over $200k
4.5%
1.5%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$98,750
Median household income
$471,400
Median home value
$1,784
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 13.3% 18 and over 386 86.7% 65 and over 129 29.0% Median age 54.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
10.1%
Group Count % White 347 73.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 48 10.1% Two or more races 42 8.9% Hispanic or Latino 29 6.1% Other race 8 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.7%
46.5%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
38.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
39.3%
13.7%
26.9%
Over $200k
4.5%
1.5%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 8.0% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 12.2% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 33.2% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $98,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $471,400 Median rent / month $1,784 Owner occupied 80.7% Renter occupied 19.3% Vacant 26.1% Single-family detached 93.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 28.3% 1980–1989 3.4% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 32.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 34.5% 3 bedrooms 26.7% 4 bedrooms 12.4% 5+ bedrooms 18.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 16.8% 2 vehicles 58.8% 3 or more 23.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.7% Electricity 2.9% Propane / LP gas 49.6% Wood 30.7% Solar 5.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 99 41.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 75 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 64 26.9% Households with children under 18 45 18.9% Households with seniors (65+) 100 42.0% Average household size 1.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.9% 36.1% Married 44.4% 52.1% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 4.0% 3.7% Divorced 9.6% 5.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
26.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 55.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 28 43.1% High school 31 47.7% College / grad school 6 9.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
28.4%
Public administration
22.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.4% Service 20.7% Sales & office 14.4% Natural resources & construction 12.5% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 43.2% Government 50.6% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 36.4% Carpool 30.8% Public transit 2.8% Walk 22.0% Work from home 8.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.2% Retirement income 22.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.9% High blood pressure 27.0% High cholesterol 28.7% Diabetes 7.6% Heart disease 5.0% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 21.7% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 20.6% No physical activity 17.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 11.3% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 63.7% Visited dentist 61.8% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 6.1% Under 18 15.3% 18–64 years 4.3% 65 and over 5.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.4% Public insurance 24.7% No insurance 14.8% Uninsured under 19 32.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 445 100.0% 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) 415 93.3% Born in same state 407 91.5% Born in different state 113 25.4% Foreign born 8 1.8% Naturalized citizen 30 6.7% Not a US citizen 17 56.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 112 25.2% French 66 14.8% Arab 13 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 1.6% Irish 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.5% Internet access 96.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81332
What city is ZIP code 81332 in?
ZIP code 81332 is primarily assigned to Rico, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81332 in?
ZIP code 81332 falls within Dolores County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81332 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 81332 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81332?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 81332 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81332 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81332?
The median home value in ZIP code 81332 is $471,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 81332 in?
ZIP code 81332 observes the MST timezone.
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