81422 ZIP Code — Naturita, CO

Montrose County, Colorado

ZIP code 81422 is located in Naturita, Colorado, within Montrose County. It covers approximately 244.34 square miles and serves a population of 479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81422

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,278. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 81422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

479

population

244.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Naturita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81411 Bedrock (9.7 mi) 81424 Nucla (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	479
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	244.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.3265
Longitude	-108.7011
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	65.0%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

479

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$25,278

Median household income

$25,401

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	17.5%
18 and over	395	82.5%
65 and over	122	25.5%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	476	99%
Two or more races	3	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 29.3%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	29.3%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$25,278

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	53.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	41.5%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	62	27.9%
Female householder, no spouse	67	30.2%
Households with children under 18	45	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	42.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	22.6%
Married	41.2%	43.2%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	5.3%	17.4%
Divorced	29.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	24.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	50.8%
High school	15	24.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.7%

Construction 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Retail trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.4%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.9%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	463	96.7%
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)	478	99.8%
Born in same state	478	99.8%
Born in different state	303	63.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	9.4%
French	27	5.6%
Polish	25	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	67.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81422

What city is ZIP code 81422 in?

ZIP code 81422 is primarily assigned to Naturita, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81422 in?

ZIP code 81422 falls within Montrose County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81422 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 81422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81422 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 81422 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81422?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81422?

19% of residents in ZIP code 81422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 81422 in?

ZIP code 81422 observes the MST timezone.