City

Paradox, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Montrose County  ·  Colorado

👥115Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂66.9Median Age
🎓9.1%College Grads▼ 77% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.6% Female 37.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.9%

Age Breakdown

18–24
6%
25–44
3%
45–64
15%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads9.1% ▼ 77% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
HS Graduate43 (43.4%)
Associates47 (47.5%)
Graduate Degree9 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Associates: 47.5%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Associates47.5%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
36%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Total Housing Units53
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$50k–$75k
47%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Paradox, CO

Paradox is a city in Colorado, located in Montrose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 115 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66.9 years.

Economically, Paradox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Paradox is less-educated. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paradox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81429 115 $58,750 10.0% 9.1% 100.0%