US ZIP Code
81610

Dinosaur, CO

Moffat County  ·  Colorado

● Active
👥 794 Population ↑ 196% since 2019
💰 $51,308 Median HH Income
▼ 33% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019
🎂 33.1 Median Age ↓ 13% since 2019
🎓 19.4% College Grads
▼ 50% below avg
📊 38.4% Unemployment
▲ 684% above avg ↑ 177% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code81610
CityDinosaur
StateColorado (CO)
CountyMoffat County
Area Code970
Elevation7,497 ft
Latitude40.289242
Longitude-108.842569
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS08081
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.9% (452) Female 43.1% (342) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 54.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic54.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
41%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.22
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment38.4% ▲ 684% above avg
HS Graduate156 (61.7%)
Some College36 (14.2%)
Associates12 (4.7%)
Bachelors8 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree41 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad61.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
72%
$50k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
3%
$200k–300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,308 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019
Median Rent$872/mo ↑ 62% since 2019
Total Units257
Vacant Units69
Avg HH Size4.22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
60%
$75k–100k
5%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
42%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units257
Vacant69
Owner Occupied82.5%
Renter Occupied17.6%
Avg HH Size4.22
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 81610 is in Dinosaur, CO, in Moffat County.
ZIP code 81610 is located in Colorado (CO).
ZIP code 81610 is in Moffat County, CO.
ZIP 81610 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 81610 is 794 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 81610 is $51,308 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 81610

ZIP code 81610 is located in Dinosaur, Colorado, within Moffat County. With a population of 794, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.1 years. Economically, 81610 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,308 is below the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $872 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 81610 is majority Hispanic (54.41%). Residents are less-educated — 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.4%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 81610 stands at 38.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 81610 in Dinosaur, CO is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.

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