81220 ZIP Code — Cimarron, CO
Montrose County, Colorado
ZIP code 81220 is located in Cimarron, Colorado, within Montrose County. It covers approximately 260.25 square miles and serves a population of 132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
132
population
260.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cimarron | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 132 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 260.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3730 |
| Longitude | -107.5061 |
| 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 | 45.3% | 46.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
132
Population
1
People per sq mi
62.6
Median age
$57,813
Median household income
$43,963
Per capita income
$325,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.3%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
499
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
20–24
7
7
35–44
10
3
45–54
5
4
55–59
5
15
60–64
21
12
65–74
18
6
75–84
8
2
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 132 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 50 | 37.9% |
| Median age | 62.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.3% | 46.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
$35k–$50k
25.5%
$50k–$75k
40.0%
$75k–$100k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 25.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 40.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $57,813 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
33.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter occupied | 12.7% |
| Vacant | 89.1% |
| Single-family detached | 98.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 37.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 85.5% |
| 3 or more | 7.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.5% |
| Wood | 38.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38 | 69.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 7.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 41.8% |
| Average household size | 1.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 5.5% | 19.5% |
| Married | 81.8% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
27.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 9 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Wholesale trade
27.5%
Finance & real estate
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Construction
10.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.0% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.5% |
| Carpool | 45.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 17.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
18.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 72.7% |
| Retirement income | 72.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 10.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 12.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.3% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 95.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 12.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.5% |
| 65 and over | 12.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.8% |
| Public insurance | 47.0% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 132 | 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) | 132 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 132 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 46 | 34.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 12 | 9.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6 | 4.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81220
What city is ZIP code 81220 in?
ZIP code 81220 is primarily assigned to Cimarron, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81220 in?
ZIP code 81220 falls within Gunnison County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81220 have a large retiree population?
73% of households in ZIP code 81220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 81220 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 81220 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 81220 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 81220 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81220?
19% of residents in ZIP code 81220 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 81220 in?
ZIP code 81220 observes the MST timezone.