| ZIP Code | 81429 |
|---|---|
| City | Paradox |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montrose County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,300 ft |
| Latitude | 38.37922 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.882861 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08085 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.9 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.19 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 9.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 104% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 43 (43.4%) |
| Associates | 47 (47.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (9.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 53 |
| Vacant Units | 17 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 53 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 17 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
ZIP code 81429 is located in Paradox, Colorado, within Montrose County. With a population of 115, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.9 years. Economically, 81429 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
The population of 81429 is primarily White (99.13%). Residents are less-educated — 9.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%.
The unemployment rate in 81429 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 100%.
Overall, ZIP code 81429 in Paradox, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.