Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,646 (34.7%) |
| Some College | 3,079 (14%) |
| Associates | 3,747 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,524 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,871 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,008 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,534 ▲ 13% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,104/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,275 |
| Vacant Units | 2,354 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Delta County is located in Colorado and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,929 residents. With a median age of 48.59, it is a mature county.
Delta County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,007 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Delta County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $314,534 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,103. Homeownership rates are high at 75.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Delta County are primarily White (80.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Delta County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81410 | Austin | 1,557 | $71,840 | $325,700 | $998 | 4.7% | 30.4% |
| 81413 | Cedaredge | 5,543 | $56,458 | $329,300 | $1,148 | 3.0% | 42.6% |
| 81415 | Crawford | 1,859 | $57,528 | $398,900 | $1,116 | 2.1% | 41.5% |
| 81416 | Delta | 14,219 | $52,174 | $282,500 | $1,043 | 3.4% | 25.5% |
| 81418 | Eckert | 1,761 | $57,500 | $236,300 | $1,846 | 4.1% | 26.4% |
| 81419 | Hotchkiss | 3,223 | $58,125 | $352,700 | $1,049 | 2.2% | 35.0% |
| 81428 | Paonia | 3,767 | $76,964 | $371,400 | $1,007 | 2.0% | 46.5% |