City

Nucla, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Montrose County  ·  Colorado

👥1,166Population
💰$34,821Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
HS Graduate380 (45.5%)
Some College129 (15.4%)
Associates88 (10.5%)
Bachelors87 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree152 (18.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
HS Grad45.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,821 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units676
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
55%
About Nucla, CO

Nucla is a city in Colorado, located in Montrose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,166 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Nucla is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,821 is well below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Nucla is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nucla is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nucla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81424 1,166 $34,821 $172,900 $904 7.4% 28.6% 75.7%