Lewis, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81327

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

639
7/sq mi
$94,349
Median income
$373,200
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewis pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.8 square miles in Lewis, Montezuma County, Colorado. The area is home to 639 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 81327 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81327 sits at $94,349 (6% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $46,465. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $373,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montezuma County, so you can benchmark 81327 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 81327, Lewis, 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

639

Population

88.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81327?

44.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$94,349

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$46,465

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,349 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

254

Total Housing Units

207

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$373,200

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 81327, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,151,000.

15

Businesses

48

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 26.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
81335 Yellow Jacket, CO 131 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81327 in?
ZIP code 81327 (Lewis) is located in Montezuma County, Colorado. Montezuma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montezuma-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81327?
ZIP code 81327 in Lewis, CO has a population of 639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81327?
The median household income in ZIP 81327 is $94,349, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81327?
The median home value in ZIP 81327 is $373,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81327 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81327?
ZIP code 81327 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81327?
In ZIP code 81327, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81327?
In ZIP code 81327, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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