City

Ridgway, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ouray County  ·  Colorado

👥3,150Population
💰$87,547Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$771,400Median Home Value▲ 177% above avg
🎓64.8%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.3%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads64.8% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.5%)
HS Graduate369 (14.2%)
Some College159 (6.1%)
Associates378 (14.5%)
Bachelors251 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,438 (55.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 14.2%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 55.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad14.2%
Some College6.1%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate55.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,547 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$771,400 ▲ 177% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,469/mo
Total Housing Units2,058
Vacant Units466

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
59%
About Ridgway, CO

Ridgway is a city in Colorado, located in Ouray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,150 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Ridgway is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,547 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgway is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $771,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,469 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgway is highly educated. 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81432 3,150 $87,547 $771,400 $1,469 4.3% 64.8% 77.6%