81419 ZIP Code — Hotchkiss, CO

Delta County, Colorado

ZIP code 81419 is located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, within Delta County. It covers approximately 209.48 square miles and serves a population of 3,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81419

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81419 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,044

population

209.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hotchkiss	Acceptable
Hotchkiss	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81410 Austin (9 mi) 81413 Cedaredge (11 mi) 81428 Paonia (14 mi) 81415 Crawford (14.9 mi) 81418 Eckert (16.4 mi) 81416 Delta (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,044
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	209.48 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	38.8343
Longitude	-107.7735
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	59.2%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,044

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$40,181

Per capita income

$324,400

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,469

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

133

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

219

108

35–44

119

45–54

110

144

55–59

159

189

60–64

208

233

65–74

257

127

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	430	14.1%
18 and over	2,614	85.9%
65 and over	902	29.6%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,937	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	103	3.3%
Other race	67	2.1%
Two or more races	38	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	53.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 23.0%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$324,400
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	21.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	668	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	36	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	264	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	340	26.0%
Households with children under 18	245	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	606	46.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	12.4%
Married	58.5%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	17.9%
Divorced	13.0%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	12.3%
Kindergarten	11	4.7%
Elementary school	98	41.7%
High school	63	26.8%
College / grad school	34	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Professional & management 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Retail trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,791	91.7%
Spanish	58	2.1%
Other Indo-European	49	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,937	96.5%
Born in same state	2,929	96.2%
Born in different state	1,368	44.9%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	107	3.5%
Not a US citizen	40	37.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	571	18.8%
Italian	336	11%
Arab	219	7.2%
German	39	1.3%
English	30	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	25	0.8%
Dutch	18	0.6%
Irish	13	0.4%
Polish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81419

What city is ZIP code 81419 in?

ZIP code 81419 is primarily assigned to Hotchkiss, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81419 in?

ZIP code 81419 falls within Delta County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81419 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81419 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81419 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 81419 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81419 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 81419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81419 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 81419 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81419 in?

ZIP code 81419 observes the MST timezone.