County

Delta County, CO

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Colorado

👥31,929Population
💰$58,008Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$314,535Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma198 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,646 (34.7%)
Some College3,079 (14%)
Associates3,747 (17%)
Bachelors1,524 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree5,871 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,008 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$314,534 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,104/mo
Total Housing Units15,275
Vacant Units2,354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Delta County, CO

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 Codes in Delta County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%