81435 ZIP Code — Telluride, CO

San Miguel County, Colorado

ZIP code 81435 is located in Telluride, Colorado, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 190.95 square miles and serves a population of 5,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81435

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $632,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

The gap between median ($75,258) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

5,602

population

190.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Telluride	Acceptable
Telluride	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81432 Ridgway (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,602
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	190.95 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	37.9399
Longitude	-107.8617
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	36.9%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	10.0%	9.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,602

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$75,258

Median household income

$61,017

Per capita income

$632,200

Median home value

$1,297

Median monthly rent

54.4%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,771

Housing units

70.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

173

5–9

141

178

10–14

145

136

15–19

111

183

20–24

149

608

25–34

497

515

35–44

420

482

45–54

393

250

55–59

204

149

60–64

122

275

65–74

225

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	942	16.8%
18 and over	4,660	83.2%
65 and over	620	11.1%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,022	84.8%
Hispanic or Latino	320	5.4%
Two or more races	268	4.5%
Other race	162	2.7%
Asian	57	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.8%
Black or African American	44	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	10.0%	9.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	15.7%
Median income	$75,258

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 23.2%

$500k–$1M 20.4%

$1M+ 36.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$632,200
Median rent / month	$1,297
Owner occupied	54.4%
Renter occupied	45.6%
Vacant	45.7%
Single-family detached	42.9%
Large apartment buildings	23.1%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	31.9%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.9%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	23.6%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	52.0%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.5%
Electricity	38.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	896	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	166	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	913	33.6%
Female householder, no spouse	746	27.4%
Households with children under 18	634	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	498	18.3%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	39.1%
Married	39.8%	44.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	4.5%
Divorced	15.2%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 13.5%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 52.5%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	70.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.9%
Kindergarten	107	12.0%
Elementary school	398	44.5%
High school	245	27.4%
College / grad school	118	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.5%

Professional & management 13.4%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 8.2%

Public administration 7.2%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	30.1%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.5%
Retirement income	4.8%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.7%
High blood pressure	21.3%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	3.5%
Stroke	1.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	16.8%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	7.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.1%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	17.0%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,476	97.8%
Spanish	275	5.0%
Other Indo-European	194	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.7%
Other languages	40	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,018	89.6%
Born in same state	4,951	88.4%
Born in different state	1,163	20.8%
Foreign born	67	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	584	10.4%
Not a US citizen	208	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	862	15.4%
French	631	11.3%
Arab	145	2.6%
Norwegian	78	1.4%
Polish	40	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	0.5%
English	15	0.3%
Irish	7	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81435

What city is ZIP code 81435 in?

ZIP code 81435 is primarily assigned to Telluride, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81435 in?

ZIP code 81435 falls within San Miguel County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81435?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81435?

The median home value in ZIP code 81435 is $632,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 81435?

ZIP code 81435 has an estimated population of 5,602 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81435?

The median household income in ZIP code 81435 is $75,258, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81435 in?

ZIP code 81435 observes the MST timezone.