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ZIP Code 81320

Dolores County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

388
1/sq mi
$335,000
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cahone pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 485.0 square miles in Cahone, Dolores County, Colorado. The area is home to 388 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81320 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81320 sits at -, while per-capita income is $16,224. The poverty rate stands at 46.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $335,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81320 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81320, Cahone, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

388

Population

485.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81320?

71.5

Median Age

62.0%

Male

38.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$16,224

Per Capita Income

46.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

171

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

1.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$335,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 81320, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,086,000.

6

Businesses

63

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81320 in?
ZIP code 81320 (Cahone) is located in Dolores County, Colorado. Dolores County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dolores-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81320?
ZIP code 81320 in Cahone, CO has a population of 388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81320?
The median home value in ZIP 81320 is $335,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81320 is White at 86.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81320?
ZIP code 81320 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81320?
In ZIP code 81320, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81320 is 46.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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