81425 ZIP Code — Olathe, CO

Montrose County, Colorado

ZIP code 81425 is located in Olathe, Colorado, within Montrose County. It covers approximately 219.40 square miles and serves a population of 5,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81425

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,966. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81425 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,559

population

219.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81425 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81425

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81425. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olathe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81424 Nucla (14.9 mi) 81416 Delta (17.1 mi) 81431 Redvale (17.6 mi) 81401 Montrose (19.1 mi) 81403 Montrose (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,559
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	219.40 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.4932
Longitude	-108.2463
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	43.9%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,559

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$65,966

Median household income

$29,625

Per capita income

$272,200

Median home value

$962

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,774

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

187

5–9

168

218

10–14

195

287

15–19

257

174

20–24

156

349

25–34

313

383

35–44

343

344

45–54

309

206

55–59

185

108

60–64

284

65–74

254

189

75–84

170

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,249	22.5%
18 and over	4,310	77.5%
65 and over	1,079	19.4%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Two or more races 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,562	70.9%
Two or more races	877	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	876	13.6%
Other race	108	1.7%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$65,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 14.4%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,200
Median rent / month	$962
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.2%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,064	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	110	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	321	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	354	19.1%
Households with children under 18	660	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	586	31.7%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	25.6%
Married	53.5%	52.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.5%
Widowed	2.5%	12.4%
Divorced	10.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	4.8%
Kindergarten	45	3.1%
Elementary school	630	43.7%
High school	460	31.9%
College / grad school	237	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.0%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Public administration 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	392	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,358	96.4%
Spanish	610	11.4%
Other Indo-European	610	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,963	89.3%
Born in same state	4,956	89.2%
Born in different state	3,024	54.4%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	596	10.7%
Not a US citizen	213	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	726	13.1%
Italian	471	8.5%
Arab	240	4.3%
Polish	33	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	0.5%
English	25	0.4%
Dutch	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81425

What city is ZIP code 81425 in?

ZIP code 81425 is primarily assigned to Olathe, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81425 in?

ZIP code 81425 falls within Montrose County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81425?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 81425 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 81425 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81425 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 81425 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81425?

ZIP code 81425 has an estimated population of 5,559 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81425 in?

ZIP code 81425 observes the MST timezone.