| ZIP Code | 81431 |
|---|---|
| City | Redvale |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montrose County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,159 ft |
| Latitude | 38.143531 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.514118 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 201 (48.9%) |
| Some College | 92 (22.4%) |
| Associates | 12 (2.9%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 75 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,900 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 251 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 251 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 81431 is located in Redvale, Colorado, within Montrose County. With a population of 647, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 81431 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,900 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81431 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $270,500 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 81431 is primarily White (85.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81431 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 81431 in Redvale, CO is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 647 residents, a median household income of $87,900, and a median home value of $270,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.