Eckert, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81418
Delta County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,714
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $266,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eckert pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81418 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 81418 covers 53.4 square miles in Eckert, Delta County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,714 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81418 reports a modest median household income of $54,417 (39% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,799. The poverty rate is 30.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $266,000 (45% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,781; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delta County, so 81418 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81418
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eckert, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81418.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81418, Eckert, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,714
Population
53.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81418?
40.0
Median Age
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$54,417
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$25,799
Per Capita Income
30.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81418 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Eckert, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,417 16th percentile higher than 16% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Colorado ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
801housing units
801
Total Housing Units
718
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,781
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
-8.3%
YoY Change (2023)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81418 have decreased 8.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.4% | 219 |
| 2020 | +5.1% | 230 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 263 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 329 |
| 2023 | -8.3% | 302 |
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 26 business establishments in ZIP 81418, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,942,000.
26
Businesses
111
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 81418 vs 81410 →
ZIP 81418 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81413
Cedaredge (81413)
5,243 residents
- 81418 1,714
Eckert (81418)
1,714 residents
- 81410 1,655
Austin (81410)
1,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81418 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 81418 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81410
Austin (81410)
$67,826 median income
- 81413
Cedaredge (81413)
$58,465 median income
- 81418
Eckert (81418)
$54,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 81418 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81418, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,714 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81418 in?
ZIP code 81418 (Eckert) 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 81418?
ZIP code 81418 in Eckert, CO has a population of 1,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81418?
The median household income in ZIP 81418 is $54,417, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81418?
The median home value in ZIP 81418 is $266,000, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81418 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81418?
ZIP code 81418 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81418?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81418 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81418?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81418 decreased by 8.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 81418?
In ZIP code 81418, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 81418?
In ZIP code 81418, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81418 is 30.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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