| ZIP Code | 81425 |
|---|---|
| City | Olathe |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montrose County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,445 ft |
| Latitude | 38.458292 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.118672 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,388 (42.6%) |
| Some College | 499 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 495 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 208 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 628 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,824 ≈ Avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $995/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,059 |
| Vacant Units | 285 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,059 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 285 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 81425 is located in Olathe, Colorado, within Montrose County. With a population of 5,139, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 81425 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,824 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81425 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $293,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $995 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 81425 is majority White (68.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81425 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 81425 in Olathe, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,139 residents, a median household income of $71,824, and a median home value of $293,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.