City

Dinosaur, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Moffat County  ·  Colorado

👥794Population
💰$51,308Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊38.4%Unemployment▲ 684% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 54.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic54.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
41%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size4.09
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment38.4% ▲ 684% above avg
HS Graduate156 (61.7%)
Some College36 (14.2%)
Associates12 (4.7%)
Bachelors8 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree41 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad61.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
72%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,308 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
60%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
42%
2000+
53%
About Dinosaur, CO

Dinosaur is a city in Colorado, located in Moffat County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 794 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, Dinosaur is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,308 is below the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 38.4%, more than double the national average.

The population of Dinosaur is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.41%).

Dinosaur, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dinosaur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81610 794 $51,308 $872 38.4% 19.4% 82.5%