| ZIP Code | 81419 |
|---|---|
| City | Hotchkiss |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Delta County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 6,018 ft |
| Latitude | 38.883071 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.747726 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 837 (34%) |
| Some College | 333 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 430 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 278 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 584 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,125 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,700 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,668 |
| Vacant Units | 290 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 290 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 81419 is located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, within Delta County. With a population of 3,223, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years. Economically, 81419 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81419 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 81419 is primarily White (87.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81419 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 81419 in Hotchkiss, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,223 residents, a median household income of $58,125, and a median home value of $352,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.