City

Montrose, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  Montrose County  ·  Colorado

👥35,674Population
💰$66,924Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$389,548Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Hispanic: 21%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White73.8%
Hispanic21.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma503 (2.1%)
HS Graduate6,943 (28.8%)
Some College3,151 (13.1%)
Associates3,846 (16%)
Bachelors1,963 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree7,668 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College13.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,924 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$389,547 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,172/mo
Total Housing Units16,137
Vacant Units1,392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Montrose, CO

Montrose is a city in Colorado, located in Montrose County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,674 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.67 years.

Economically, Montrose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,924 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montrose is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $389,547, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,172 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montrose is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.84%).

Montrose, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Montrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81401 23,719 $63,541 $343,000 $1,090 4.1% 38.5% 70.6%
81403 11,955 $73,636 $481,900 $1,335 4.0% 42.8% 80.8%