| ZIP Code | 81328 |
|---|---|
| City | Mancos |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,096 ft |
| Latitude | 37.270759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.329659 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.9 yrs ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.9% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 511 (15.3%) |
| Some College | 394 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 535 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 520 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,385 (41.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,986 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,700 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,068/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,321 |
| Vacant Units | 310 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,321 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 310 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 81328 is located in Mancos, Colorado, within Montezuma County. With a population of 4,159, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.9 years. Economically, 81328 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,986 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81328 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $409,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,068 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 81328 is primarily White (81.13%). Residents are well-educated — 56.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81328 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 81328 in Mancos, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,159 residents, a median household income of $64,986, and a median home value of $409,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.