| ZIP Code | 81327 |
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| City | Lewis |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 6,838 ft |
| Latitude | 37.516777 |
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| Longitude | -108.656346 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 33% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.2% ▲ 87% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 76 (30.4%) |
| Associates | 52 (20.8%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (20%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,000 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $366,100 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 289 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 81327 is located in Lewis, Colorado, within Montezuma County. With a population of 527, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 81327 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81327 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $366,100 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 81327 is primarily White (78.56%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 81% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81327 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 81327 in Lewis, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 527 residents, a median household income of $91,000, and a median home value of $366,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.