81410 ZIP Code — Austin, CO

Delta County, Colorado

ZIP code 81410 is located in Austin, Colorado, within Delta County. It covers approximately 34.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81410

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,071. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81410 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,768
population
34.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81410 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81410

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81410. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Austin Acceptable
Austin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
81419 Hotchkiss (9 mi) 81418 Eckert (9.5 mi) 81413 Cedaredge (10.9 mi) 81416 Delta (11 mi) 81415 Crawford (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,768
Population density 52 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 34.12 sq mi
Water area 0.27 sq mi
Latitude 38.8027
Longitude -107.9352
Timezone Mountain (MT)
Area code 970
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 53.2% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 28.3% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 22.0% 15.3% 26.9%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.1% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,768
Population
52
People per sq mi
53.7
Median age
$83,071
Median household income
$39,631
Per capita income
$326,000
Median home value
$935
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
729
Housing units
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
32
34
5–9
37
29
10–14
31
36
15–19
39
39
20–24
43
125
25–34
135
75
35–44
82
85
45–54
93
67
55–59
73
71
60–64
76
153
65–74
165
91
75–84
98
14
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825614.5%
18 and over1,51285.5%
65 and over53630.3%
Median age53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%
Two or more races 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Other race 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,61587.9%
Two or more races945.1%
Hispanic or Latino703.8%
Other race482.6%
Asian110.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 53.2% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 28.3% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 22.0% 15.3% 26.9%
Over $200k 1.4% 3.1% 9.6%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 5.8%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 7.7%
$50k–$75k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k5.8%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k7.7%
$50k–$75k15.3%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k25.2%
$150k–$200k11.7%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$83,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%
$50k–$100k 2.9%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k–$300k 20.3%
$300k–$500k 46.1%
$500k–$1M 10.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$326,000
Median rent / month$935
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant3.6%
Single-family detached76.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.0%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.5%
2010–201917.1%
2000–20095.6%
1990–199914.8%
1980–198914.4%
1970–197928.2%
1960–19694.5%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier9.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms24.0%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms19.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles46.9%
3 or more35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.9%
Electricity25.3%
Propane / LP gas6.0%
Wood9.8%
Solar7.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52164.3%
Cohabiting couple111.4%
Male householder, no spouse13817.0%
Female householder, no spouse14017.3%
Households with children under 1814618.0%
Households with seniors (65+)36244.7%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.3%8.0%
Married68.3%71.4%
Separated1.1%0.0%
Widowed3.5%11.4%
Divorced10.0%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11756.5%
High school7737.2%
College / grad school136.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%
Agriculture & mining 15.3%
Finance & real estate 12.8%
Construction 11.5%
Retail trade 11.4%
Professional & management 9.3%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Other services 5.4%
Public administration 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.4%
Service17.8%
Sales & office23.1%
Natural resources & construction30.9%
Production & transportation3.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.0%
Government16.1%
Self-employed9.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.3%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home8.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.8

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 7.8%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.1%
Retirement income30.1%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity25.7%
High blood pressure35.9%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis31.8%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.8%
Depression20.8%
Fair or poor health15.7%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.1%
Visited dentist60.7%
Cholesterol screening91.9%
Teeth loss14.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16410.8%
Disability%
Any disability15.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.4%
65 and over38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.7%
Public insurance45.9%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,70696.5%
Spanish171.0%
Other Indo-European171.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,67394.6%
Born in same state1,65993.8%
Born in different state78244.2%
Foreign born140.8%
Naturalized citizen955.4%
Not a US citizen1616.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French44925.4%
Italian25514.4%
Polish1055.9%
AncestryCount%
English1045.9%
Arab603.4%
Dutch211.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.8%
Internet access94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81410

What city is ZIP code 81410 in?

ZIP code 81410 is primarily assigned to Austin, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81410 in?

ZIP code 81410 falls within Delta County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81410 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81410 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81410 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 81410 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81410 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 81410 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81410 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 81410 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81410 in?

ZIP code 81410 observes the MST timezone.

Need the complete ZIP code database? Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →