| ZIP Code | 81422 |
|---|---|
| City | Naturita |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montrose County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,326 ft |
| Latitude | 38.320239 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.70826 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 27.3% ▲ 173% above avg |
| College Grads | 13.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 220 (59.5%) |
| Some College | 44 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 52 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (6.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,021 ▼ 63% below avg ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,000 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $836/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 276 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 276 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 81422 is located in Naturita, Colorado, within Montrose County. With a population of 520, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 81422 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,021 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81422 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $836 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 81422 is primarily White (98.27%). Residents are less-educated — 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.3%. Household income has declined by 24% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.
Overall, ZIP code 81422 in Naturita, CO is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 520 residents, a median household income of $28,021, and a median home value of $169,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.