81415 ZIP Code — Crawford, CO

Delta County, Colorado

ZIP code 81415 is located in Crawford, Colorado, within Delta County. It covers approximately 278.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81415

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $353,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,531) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81415 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,137

population

278.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crawford	Acceptable
Crawford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81419 Hotchkiss (14.9 mi) 81410 Austin (18.2 mi) 81401 Montrose (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,137
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	278.23 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	38.6318
Longitude	-107.6795
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	45.4%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,137

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$56,531

Median household income

$34,408

Per capita income

$353,200

Median home value

$1,565

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

873

Housing units

33.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

169

104

15–19

147

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

199

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	415	19.4%
18 and over	1,722	80.6%
65 and over	621	29.1%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.9%

Two or more races 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,842	77.9%
Two or more races	254	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	229	9.7%
Other race	27	1.1%
Asian	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$56,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 27.3%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 25.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$353,200
Median rent / month	$1,565
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	0.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	52.2%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	500	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	90	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	61	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	150	18.7%
Households with children under 18	175	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	397	49.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	27.6%
Married	65.1%	50.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.4%	0.3%
Divorced	15.5%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.9%
Kindergarten	1	0.2%
Elementary school	347	53.5%
High school	223	34.4%
College / grad school	59	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Professional & management 13.8%

Other services 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Construction 7.5%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Retail trade 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	26.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.7%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	27.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,102	98.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,081	97.4%
Born in same state	2,081	97.4%
Born in different state	1,141	53.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	2.6%
Not a US citizen	52	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	250	11.7%
Italian	197	9.2%
Arab	178	8.3%
Dutch	36	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.5%
Polish	23	1.1%
Irish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81415

What city is ZIP code 81415 in?

ZIP code 81415 is primarily assigned to Crawford, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81415 in?

ZIP code 81415 falls within Delta County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81415 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 81415 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81415 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 81415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81415 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 81415 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81415 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 81415 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81415 in?

ZIP code 81415 observes the MST timezone.