County

Dolores County, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Colorado

👥2,525Population
💰$73,603Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.5Median Age
🏠$277,422Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 14.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic14.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.6%)
HS Graduate638 (30.6%)
Some College253 (12.1%)
Associates450 (21.6%)
Bachelors162 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree549 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,603 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$277,421 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,711/mo
Total Housing Units1,561
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Dolores County, CO

Dolores County is located in Colorado and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,525 residents. With a median age of 57.49, it is an older county.

Dolores County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,602 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Dolores County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $277,421 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,711. Homeownership rates are high at 84.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dolores County are primarily White (79.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Dolores County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 3 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 Dolores County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81320 Cahone 434 $32,885 $250,000 5.5% 45.5%
81324 Dove Creek 1,639 $72,279 $204,300 2.7% 24.6%
81332 Rico 452 $117,500 $568,900 $1,711 0.0% 57.8%

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