City

Hotchkiss, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Colorado

👥3,223Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$352,700Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate837 (34%)
Some College333 (13.5%)
Associates430 (17.5%)
Bachelors278 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree584 (23.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 34%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
HS Grad34.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$352,700 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units1,668
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Hotchkiss, CO

Hotchkiss is a city in Colorado, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,223 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Hotchkiss is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hotchkiss is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hotchkiss is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hotchkiss
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81419 3,223 $58,125 $352,700 $1,049 2.2% 35.0% 88.8%