| ZIP Code | 81418 |
|---|---|
| City | Eckert |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Delta County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,117 ft |
| Latitude | 38.899354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.05804 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 533 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 134 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 206 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 189 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,500 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,300 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,846/mo ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 730 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 81418 is located in Eckert, Colorado, within Delta County. With a population of 1,761, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.1 years. Economically, 81418 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81418 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,846 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 81418 is primarily White (94.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81418 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 81418 in Eckert, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,761 residents, a median household income of $57,500, and a median home value of $236,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.