City

Telluride, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  San Miguel County  ·  Colorado

👥5,626Population
💰$81,777Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$706,100Median Home Value▲ 153% above avg
🎓75.9%College Grads▲ 96% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic12.1%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
34%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads75.9% ▲ 96% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
HS Graduate407 (9.4%)
Some College195 (4.5%)
Associates447 (10.3%)
Bachelors175 (4%)
Graduate Degree3,121 (71.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.4%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 71.8%Edu
HS Grad9.4%
Some College4.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate71.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.4%Renter: 40.6%Tenure
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,777 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$706,100 ▲ 153% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,137/mo
Total Housing Units5,033
Vacant Units2,199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
35%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Telluride, CO

Telluride is a city in Colorado, located in San Miguel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,626 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Telluride is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,777 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Telluride is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $706,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,137 per month.

The population of Telluride is highly educated. 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Telluride
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81435 5,626 $81,777 $706,100 $1,137 3.7% 75.9% 59.4%