81431 ZIP Code — Redvale, CO

Montrose County, Colorado

ZIP code 81431 is located in Redvale, Colorado, within Montrose County. It covers approximately 133.84 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81431

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 $272,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,263. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81431 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

555

population

133.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Redvale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81424 Nucla (13.8 mi) 81425 Olathe (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	133.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.2380
Longitude	-108.2429
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	34.5%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$85,263

Median household income

$32,174

Per capita income

$272,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

18.9%

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	164	29.5%
18 and over	391	70.5%
65 and over	97	17.5%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Two or more races 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	482	78.4%
Two or more races	65	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	60	9.8%
Other race	8	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	46.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 2.2%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	2.2%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	23.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$85,263

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

$1M+ 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	58.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	31.5%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	56.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.7%
Propane / LP gas	53.8%
Wood	18.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	53	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	19	10.3%
Households with children under 18	67	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	38.0%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	10.2%
Married	39.2%	71.4%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	8.8%
Divorced	28.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	5.9%
Elementary school	99	72.8%
High school	29	21.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.2%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Education & healthcare 7.9%

Other services 7.9%

Retail trade 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	36.8%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	25.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	26.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	61.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	532	95.9%
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)	555	100.0%
Born in same state	555	100.0%
Born in different state	443	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	15%
Arab	44	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	76.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81431

What city is ZIP code 81431 in?

ZIP code 81431 is primarily assigned to Redvale, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81431 in?

ZIP code 81431 falls within Montrose County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81431 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 81431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81431 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 81431 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81431?

ZIP code 81431 has an estimated population of 555 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81431?

The median household income in ZIP code 81431 is $85,263, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81431 in?

ZIP code 81431 observes the MST timezone.