Montrose County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 10 ZIP codes · 8 cities
10
ZIP codes
43,168
population (2021)
+4.6%
pop change since 2010
08085
FIPS code
Montrose County ZIP code map
About Montrose County
Montrose County is located in Colorado and contains 10 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 43,168 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.6% from 41,276 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Montrose County is 08085.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 43,168 |
| 2010 population | 41,276 |
| Change | +4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08085 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Montrose County
ZIP codes for Montrose County, CO (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81220 | Cimarron | Montrose | View map |
| 81401 | Montrose | Montrose | View map |
| 81402 | Montrose | Montrose | View map |
| 81403 | Montrose | Montrose | View map |
| 81411 | Bedrock | Montrose | View map |
| 81422 | Naturita | Montrose | View map |
| 81424 | Nucla | Montrose | View map |
| 81425 | Olathe | Montrose | View map |
| 81429 | Paradox | Montrose | View map |
| 81431 | Redvale | Montrose | View map |
Demographics & statistics
42,742
Population
46.8
Median age
$63,435
Median household income
$35,983
Per capita income
$229,886
Median home value
$686
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
15,068
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
996
Under 5
1,034
1,168
5–9
1,214
1,380
10–14
1,434
1,180
15–19
1,227
1,015
20–24
1,055
2,101
25–34
2,183
2,460
35–44
2,556
2,427
45–54
2,521
1,451
55–59
1,508
1,552
60–64
1,612
3,046
65–74
3,165
1,708
75–84
1,774
478
85+
497
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,770 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 33,972 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 10,668 | 36.4% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
10.4%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,941 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,997 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,946 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 944 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 501 | 1% |
| Asian | 225 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
11.2%
$25k–$35k
24.0%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 24.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $63,435 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
18.9%
$500k–$1M
12.1%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,886 |
| Median rent / month | $686 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 14.2% |
| Single-family detached | 54.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 39.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 27.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.8% |
| Electricity | 9.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 13.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,240 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 738 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,799 | 31.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,317 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,458 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,174 | 51.2% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Married | 60.2% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
49.1%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 518 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 346 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,059 | 48.1% |
| High school | 2,038 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,207 | 7.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
15.7%
Education & healthcare
14.4%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.2% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.8% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,008 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 53.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 39.7% |
| Public insurance | 58.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,712 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2,889 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,512 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 326 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,629 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 39,246 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 19,930 | 49.7% |
| Foreign born | 383 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,113 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,255 | 32.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,365 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 3,843 | 9% |
| Arab | 2,253 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 811 | 1.9% |
| English | 504 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 209 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 87 | 0.2% |
| German | 69 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.9% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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