81418 ZIP Code — Eckert, CO

Delta County, Colorado

ZIP code 81418 is located in Eckert, Colorado, within Delta County. It covers approximately 70.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81418

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 $233,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,105. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81418 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,498

population

70.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81418 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81418

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eckert	Acceptable
Eckert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81410 Austin (9.5 mi) 81413 Cedaredge (10.2 mi) 81416 Delta (12.4 mi) 81419 Hotchkiss (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,498
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	70.79 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	38.8914
Longitude	-108.0696
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	43.5%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,498

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$62,105

Median household income

$27,351

Per capita income

$233,700

Median home value

$1,536

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

579

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

137

55–59

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	261	17.4%
18 and over	1,237	82.6%
65 and over	375	25.0%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,484	98.9%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 41.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	41.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,105

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,700
Median rent / month	$1,536
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	18.3%
No fuel used	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	100	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	201	35.4%
Households with children under 18	136	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	39.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	21.1%
Married	39.7%	39.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.2%	12.0%
Divorced	20.2%	27.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	42.5%
High school	109	38.9%
College / grad school	52	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.6%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Wholesale trade 8.0%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 5.4%

Information 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	38.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 47.9%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,462	97.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,498	100.0%
Born in same state	1,498	100.0%
Born in different state	814	54.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	225	15%
French	153	10.2%
German	87	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	5.5%
Polish	47	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81418

What city is ZIP code 81418 in?

ZIP code 81418 is primarily assigned to Eckert, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81418 in?

ZIP code 81418 falls within Delta County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81418?

24% of residents in ZIP code 81418 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 81418 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 81418 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 81418?

ZIP code 81418 has an estimated population of 1,498 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81418?

The median household income in ZIP code 81418 is $62,105, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81418 in?

ZIP code 81418 observes the MST timezone.