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ZIP Code 81332

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

282
2/sq mi
$104,250
Median income
$560,400
Median home value
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81332 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81332 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.7 square miles in Rico, Dolores County, Colorado. The area is home to 282 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 81332 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81332 sits at $104,250 (18% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $55,883. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $560,400 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81332 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Dolores County, so you can benchmark 81332 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 81332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81332.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 81332, Rico, 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

282

Population

156.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81332?

45.1

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$104,250

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$55,883

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81332 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,250 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%

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

What does housing look like?

259

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$560,400

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 81332, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,704,000.

25

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 36.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Construction 3 12.0%

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
81426 Ophir, CO 181 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81332 in?
ZIP code 81332 (Rico) 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 81332?
ZIP code 81332 in Rico, CO has a population of 282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81332?
The median household income in ZIP 81332 is $104,250, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81332?
The median home value in ZIP 81332 is $560,400, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81332?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81332 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81332?
ZIP code 81332 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81332?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81332 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81332?
In ZIP code 81332, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 81332?
In ZIP code 81332, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81332?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81332 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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