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Montezuma County
Towaoc, CO
81334
81334 ZIP Code — Towaoc, CO
Montezuma County, Colorado
ZIP code 81334 is located in
Towaoc ,
Colorado ,
within Montezuma County .
It covers approximately 212.64 square miles and serves a population of
1,691 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 970 .
About ZIP code 81334
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $37,898. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (40%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 81334 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,691
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
212.64 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
37.1666
Longitude
-108.6681
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
970
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.8%
49.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
12.1%
33.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
2.6%
13.9%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.1%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$37,898
Median household income
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 678 40.1% 18 and over 1,013 59.9% 65 and over 159 9.4% Median age 21.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
92.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,569 92.6% White 87 5.1% Two or more races 23 1.4% Black or African American 6 0.4% Asian 6 0.4% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.8%
49.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
12.1%
33.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
2.6%
13.9%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.1%
9.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 18.7% $15k–$25k 14.3% $25k–$35k 12.4% $35k–$50k 21.3% $50k–$75k 19.5% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 3.9% $150k–$200k 0.9% Median income $37,898
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $549 Owner occupied 49.5% Renter occupied 50.5% Vacant 2.7% Single-family detached 78.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.7% 2000–2009 8.4% 1990–1999 17.1% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 24.5% 1960–1969 20.5% 1950–1959 0.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 20.5% 3 bedrooms 46.4% 4 bedrooms 25.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 33.2% 2 vehicles 45.3% 3 or more 17.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 24.1% Electricity 11.3% Propane / LP gas 46.4% Fuel oil 12.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 144 31.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 79 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 238 51.6% Households with children under 18 203 44.0% Households with seniors (65+) 149 32.3% Average household size 3.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.2% 45.6% Married 36.8% 24.4% Separated 3.8% 0.0% Widowed 5.3% 7.0% Divorced 3.8% 23.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.0%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 104 16.4% Kindergarten 40 6.3% Elementary school 285 44.9% High school 173 27.2% College / grad school 33 5.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
34.8%
Public administration
18.9%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.6% Service 28.7% Sales & office 38.9% Natural resources & construction 3.8% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.7% Government 39.3% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 16.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.8% Retirement income 7.6% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 28.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 31.4% High cholesterol 24.9% Diabetes 14.7% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 15.7% Arthritis 24.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 4.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 40.0% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 33.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 28.2% Poor mental health 24.3% Poor physical health 18.6% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 65.4% Visited dentist 36.0% Cholesterol screening 81.7% Teeth loss 36.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 2.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.5% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 6.2% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 26.3% Public insurance 66.5% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,462 86.5% Spanish 38 2.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,651 97.6% Born in same state 1,651 97.6% Born in different state 1,133 67.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 40 2.4% Not a US citizen 11 27.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 19 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 27.3% Internet access 70.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81334
What city is ZIP code 81334 in?
ZIP code 81334 is primarily assigned to Towaoc, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81334 in?
ZIP code 81334 falls within Montezuma County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81334 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 81334 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81334?
26% of residents in ZIP code 81334 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81334?
The median household income in ZIP code 81334 is $37,898, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 81334?
ZIP code 81334 has an estimated population of 1,691 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 81334 in?
ZIP code 81334 observes the MST timezone.
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