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Crawford, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81415

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

1,612
2/sq mi
$59,141
Median income
$330,900
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crawford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81415 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81415 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 732.7 square miles in Crawford, Delta County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,612 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 81415 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81415 sits at $59,141 (33% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $34,250. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $330,900 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81415 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81415 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 81415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81415.

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 81415, Crawford, 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

1,612

Population

732.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81415?

58.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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?

$59,141

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$34,250

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81415 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,141 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

984

Total Housing Units

855

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$330,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.2%

YoY Change (2023)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81415 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +18.2% 163
2020 -0.0% 163
2021 +18.7% 194
2022 +11.7% 217
2023 +18.2% 256

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 81415, employing approximately 70 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,630,000.

32

Businesses

70

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 25.0%
Utilities 5 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 12.5%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%

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

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Related Areas

Delta County Crawford, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81415 in? ▼
ZIP code 81415 (Crawford) is located in Delta County, Colorado. Delta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delta-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81415? ▼
ZIP code 81415 in Crawford, CO has a population of 1,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81415? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81415 is $59,141, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81415? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81415 is $330,900, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81415? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81415 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81415? ▼
ZIP code 81415 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 70 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81415? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81415 are: Construction (8), Utilities (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81415? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81415 increased by 18.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81415? ▼
In ZIP code 81415, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81415? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81415 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81415? ▼
In ZIP code 81415, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81415? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81415 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Crawford, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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