City

Paonia, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Colorado

👥3,767Population
💰$76,964Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$371,400Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Black2.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.9%)
HS Graduate632 (22.4%)
Some College447 (15.8%)
Associates407 (14.4%)
Bachelors179 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree1,134 (40.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 40.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate40.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,964 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$371,400 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,007/mo
Total Housing Units2,150
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Paonia, CO

Paonia is a city in Colorado, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,767 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Paonia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,964 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Paonia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $371,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,007 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paonia is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81428 3,767 $76,964 $371,400 $1,007 2.0% 46.5% 79.4%