County

Ouray County, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Colorado

👥4,401Population
💰$86,212Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$711,934Median Home Value▲ 155% above avg
🎓66.1%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.9%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.5%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads66.1% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.6%)
HS Graduate459 (12.7%)
Some College233 (6.5%)
Associates512 (14.2%)
Bachelors322 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,064 (57.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 12.7%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad12.7%
Some College6.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,212 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$711,934 ▲ 155% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,323/mo
Total Housing Units3,011
Vacant Units847

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Ouray County, CO

Ouray County is located in Colorado and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,401 residents. With a median age of 54.9, it is a mature county.

Ouray County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,212 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.3% is well below the national average.

Housing in Ouray County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $711,934 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,322. Homeownership rates are high at 76.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ouray County are primarily White (88.32%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

Ouray County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 2 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 Ouray County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81427 Ouray 1,251 $82,851 $562,200 $954 2.0% 69.4%
81432 Ridgway 3,150 $87,547 $771,400 $1,469 4.3% 64.8%