| ZIP Code | 81416 |
|---|---|
| City | Delta |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Delta County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,141 ft |
| Latitude | 38.640468 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.254583 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.5% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 123 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,768 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 1,507 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 1,400 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 491 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,841 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,174 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,043/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,874 |
| Vacant Units | 591 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,874 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 591 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 81416 is located in Delta, Colorado, within Delta County. With a population of 14,219, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 81416 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,174 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81416 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $282,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,043 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 81416 is primarily White (70.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81416 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 81416 in Delta, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,219 residents, a median household income of $52,174, and a median home value of $282,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.