Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 546 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,219 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 3,919 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 4,559 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,327 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,689 (29.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,325 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,163 ▲ 32% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,139/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 19,972 |
| Vacant Units | 2,313 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Montrose County is located in Colorado and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 43,490 residents. With a median age of 46.52, it is a mature county.
Montrose County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,325 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Montrose County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $369,163 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,139. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Montrose County are primarily White (74.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Montrose County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81220 | Cimarron | 218 | $237,955 | $637,100 | — | 0.0% | 72.1% |
| 81401 | Montrose | 23,719 | $63,541 | $343,000 | $1,090 | 4.1% | 38.5% |
| 81403 | Montrose | 11,955 | $73,636 | $481,900 | $1,335 | 4.0% | 42.8% |
| 81422 | Naturita | 520 | $28,021 | $169,000 | $836 | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| 81424 | Nucla | 1,166 | $34,821 | $172,900 | $904 | 7.4% | 28.6% |
| 81425 | Olathe | 5,139 | $71,824 | $293,500 | $995 | 5.3% | 25.7% |
| 81429 | Paradox | 115 | $58,750 | — | — | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 81431 | Redvale | 647 | $87,900 | $270,500 | — | 2.7% | 25.8% |