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ZIP Code 81334

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

1,493
2/sq mi
$265,000
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Towaoc pairs above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81334 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81334 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 933.1 square miles in Towaoc, Montezuma County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,493 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 81334 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81334 sits at -, while per-capita income is $14,181. The poverty rate stands at 53.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $265,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $424 per month, and 52.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81334 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, 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 81334 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 81334, Towaoc, 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

1,493

Population

933.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81334?

27.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 79.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$14,181

Per Capita Income

53.8%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

489

Total Housing Units

477

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.8%
Renter 47.2%

$265,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$424

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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81330 Mesa Verde National Park, CO 26 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81334 in?
ZIP code 81334 (Towaoc) 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 81334?
ZIP code 81334 in Towaoc, CO has a population of 1,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81334?
The median home value in ZIP 81334 is $265,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81334?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81334 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81334?
In ZIP code 81334, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 81334?
In ZIP code 81334, approximately 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81334?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81334 is 53.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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