City

Ouray, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouray County  ·  Colorado

👥1,251Population
💰$82,851Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$562,200Median Home Value▲ 102% above avg
🎓69.4%College Grads▲ 79% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 10%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.4%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic10.0%
Asian0.9%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads69.4% ▲ 79% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1%)
HS Graduate90 (9%)
Some College74 (7.4%)
Associates134 (13.3%)
Bachelors71 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree626 (62.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 9%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 62.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad9.0%
Some College7.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate62.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,851 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$562,200 ▲ 102% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units953
Vacant Units381

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Ouray, CO

Ouray is a city in Colorado, located in Ouray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,251 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Ouray is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,851 is near the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ouray is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $562,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ouray is highly educated. 69.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.61%).

Ouray, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Ouray
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81427 1,251 $82,851 $562,200 $954 2.0% 69.4% 74.0%