| ZIP Code | 81610 |
|---|---|
| City | Dinosaur |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Moffat County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,497 ft |
| Latitude | 40.289242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.842569 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.22 |
| Below Poverty | 1.4% ▼ 86% below avg |
| College Grads | 19.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 38.4% ▲ 684% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 156 (61.7%) |
| Some College | 36 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 12 (4.7%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (3.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,308 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $872/mo ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 257 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.22 |
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.