81429 ZIP Code — Paradox, CO
Montrose County, Colorado
ZIP code 81429 is located in Paradox, Colorado, within Montrose County. It covers approximately 216.32 square miles and serves a population of 106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
106
population
216.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81429 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81429
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81429. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Paradox | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 106 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 216.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3685 |
| Longitude | -108.9617 |
| 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 | 75.0% | 46.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
106
Population
67.0
Median age
$49,327
Median household income
$36,018
Per capita income
$212,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
10.9%
Unemployment
56
Housing units
3.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
15–19
2
3
35–44
2
5
55–59
3
5
60–64
3
17
65–74
10
33
75–84
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 106 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 79 | 74.5% |
| Median age | 67.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.0% | 46.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
$35k–$50k
61.3%
$50k–$75k
9.7%
$75k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 61.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.2% |
| Median income | $49,327 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
41.9%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
35.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 44.6% |
| Single-family detached | 91.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.6% |
| 3 or more | 77.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 3.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 51.6% |
| Wood | 45.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 90.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 9.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 74.2% |
| Average household size | 3.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 79.1% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
53.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
63.4%
Manufacturing
19.5%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.5% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 63.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 34.1% |
| Government | 2.4% |
| Self-employed | 63.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 74.2% |
| Retirement income | 71.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 16.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 53.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 72.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 32.1% |
| Public insurance | 74.5% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 106 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 106 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 103 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 66 | 62.3% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 24 | 22.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 8 | 7.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81429
What city is ZIP code 81429 in?
ZIP code 81429 is primarily assigned to Paradox, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81429 in?
ZIP code 81429 falls within Montrose County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81429 have an older population?
75% of residents in ZIP code 81429 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81429 have a large retiree population?
74% of households in ZIP code 81429 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81429?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 81429 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 81429 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 81429 in?
ZIP code 81429 observes the MST timezone.