City

Rico, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Dolores County  ·  Colorado

👥452Population
💰$117,500Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$568,900Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓57.8%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 6.4%Other: 6.6%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic6.4%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads57.8% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate67 (17.4%)
Some College35 (9.1%)
Associates60 (15.6%)
Bachelors13 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree209 (54.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 54.4%Edu
HS Grad17.4%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate54.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,500 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$568,900 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,711/mo
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
32%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
62%
About Rico, CO

Rico is a city in Colorado, located in Dolores County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 452 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Rico is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,500 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rico is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,711 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rico is well-educated. 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81332 452 $117,500 $568,900 $1,711 0.0% 57.8% 81.7%