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Montrose County
Nucla, CO
81424
81424 ZIP Code — Nucla, CO
Montrose County, Colorado
ZIP code 81424 is located in
Nucla ,
Colorado ,
within Montrose County .
It covers approximately 334.47 square miles and serves a population of
1,098 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 970 .
About ZIP code 81424
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 $182,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $34,821. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 81424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Nucla
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,098
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
334.47 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
38.3509
Longitude
-108.4522
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
970
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
46.3%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
33.9%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
16.8%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$34,821
Median household income
$182,500
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 204 18.6% 18 and over 894 81.4% 65 and over 449 40.9% Median age 57.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 1,076 97.2% Black or African American 13 1.2% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.8% Two or more races 9 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
46.3%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
33.9%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
16.8%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 25.9% $35k–$50k 17.4% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 5.4% $100k–$150k 15.1% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $34,821
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $182,500 Median rent / month $781 Owner occupied 78.5% Renter occupied 21.5% Vacant 23.0% Single-family detached 64.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 0.7% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 11.0% 1970–1979 36.2% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 16.2% 1940–1949 5.2% 1939 or earlier 13.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 32.3% 3 bedrooms 58.4% 4 bedrooms 2.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.5% 1 vehicle 29.8% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 25.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.2% Electricity 13.7% Propane / LP gas 17.4% Wood 22.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 304 58.8% Cohabiting couple 5 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 90 17.4% Female householder, no spouse 118 22.8% Households with children under 18 107 20.7% Households with seniors (65+) 315 60.9% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.3% 8.3% Married 70.3% 62.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 11.9% Divorced 11.5% 17.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 8.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 104 69.3% High school 29 19.3% College / grad school 5 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Public administration
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.2% Service 23.6% Sales & office 27.1% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 9.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.6% Government 26.4% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.1% Carpool 15.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 11.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.0% Retirement income 21.1% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 11.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.8% High blood pressure 34.0% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.2% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.9% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 27.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.4% 65 and over 60.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.2% Public insurance 60.5% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 12.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,051 95.7% Spanish 3 0.3% Other Indo-European 3 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,098 100.0% Born in same state 1,096 99.8% Born in different state 703 64.0% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 121 11% Italian 65 5.9% French 57 5.2% English 39 3.6%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 32 2.9% Irish 29 2.6% Polish 6 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.1% Internet access 77.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81424
What city is ZIP code 81424 in?
ZIP code 81424 is primarily assigned to Nucla, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81424 in?
ZIP code 81424 falls within Montrose County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81424 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 81424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81424 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 81424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81424?
17% of residents in ZIP code 81424 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 81424 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 81424 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 81424 in?
ZIP code 81424 observes the MST timezone.
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