Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.9% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 848 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 311 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 690 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 356 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,112 (65.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,109 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $681,059 ▲ 144% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,226/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,639 |
| Vacant Units | 2,594 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
San Miguel County is located in Colorado and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,073 residents. With a median age of 43.54, it is a middle-aged county.
San Miguel County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,109 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in San Miguel County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $681,059 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,225. Homeownership rates are high at 65.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of San Miguel County are primarily White (84.69%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
San Miguel County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81325 | Egnar | 86 | $57,000 | $457,100 | — | 0.0% | 32.6% |
| 81423 | Norwood | 1,462 | $61,316 | $412,000 | $1,265 | 6.4% | 49.4% |
| 81426 | Ophir | 144 | $125,938 | $875,000 | $1,188 | 3.5% | 89.7% |
| 81430 | Placerville | 755 | $87,273 | $1,004,000 | $1,819 | 3.5% | 76.1% |
| 81435 | Telluride | 5,626 | $81,777 | $706,100 | $1,137 | 3.7% | 75.9% |