City

Dolores, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Montezuma County  ·  Colorado

👥5,193Population
💰$69,864Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$338,900Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic8.3%
Black2.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,000 (28.1%)
Some College343 (9.6%)
Associates480 (13.5%)
Bachelors477 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree1,237 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,864 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$338,900 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units2,780
Vacant Units464

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Dolores, CO

Dolores is a city in Colorado, located in Montezuma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,193 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Dolores is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,864 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dolores is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $338,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dolores is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.13%).

Dolores, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Dolores
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81323 5,193 $69,864 $338,900 $1,041 1.0% 48.1% 75.0%