PlainZIP

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
$54,417
Median income
$266,000
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.4 square miles in Eckert, Delta County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,714 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 81418 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81418 sits at $54,417 (39% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $25,799. The poverty rate stands at 30.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $266,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,781 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81418 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delta County, so you can benchmark 81418 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 81418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81418.

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 81418, Eckert, 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

1,714

Population

53.4

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81418?

40.0

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$25,799

Per Capita Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81418 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,417 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

801

Total Housing Units

718

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$266,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$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

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ZIP 81418 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81418 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 81418 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81410 Austin, CO 1,655 3.4 mi
81413 Cedaredge, CO 5,243 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delta County

81416 standard
Delta, CO
Pop: 13,874
81413 standard
Cedaredge, CO
Pop: 5,243
81419 standard
Hotchkiss, CO
Pop: 3,883
81428 standard
Paonia, CO
Pop: 3,701
81410 standard
Austin, CO
Pop: 1,655
81415 standard
Crawford, CO
Pop: 1,612

Related Areas

Delta County Eckert, CO Colorado

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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Official Data Resources for Eckert, CO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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