City

Olathe, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Montrose County  ·  Colorado

👥5,139Population
💰$71,824Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$293,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 27.7%Asian: 0%Other: 3.2%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic27.7%
Asian0.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,388 (42.6%)
Some College499 (15.3%)
Associates495 (15.2%)
Bachelors208 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree628 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,824 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$293,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$995/mo
Total Housing Units2,059
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Olathe, CO

Olathe is a city in Colorado, located in Montrose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Olathe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,824 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Olathe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $995 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olathe is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olathe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81425 5,139 $71,824 $293,500 $995 5.3% 25.7% 76.9%