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Hotchkiss, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81419

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

3,883
7/sq mi
$59,735
Median income
$364,200
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hotchkiss pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81419 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81419 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 524.7 square miles in Hotchkiss, Delta County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,883 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 81419 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81419 sits at $59,735 (33% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,253. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $364,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,314 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81419 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81419 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 81419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81419.

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 81419, Hotchkiss, 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

3,883

Population

524.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81419?

54.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$59,735

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$37,253

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81419 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,735 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,705

Total Housing Units

1,487

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$364,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,314

Median Rent

1976

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

+24.4%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81419 have increased 24.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 167
2021 +13.1% 189
2022 +15.8% 219
2023 +3.0% 225
2024 +24.4% 280

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 81419, employing approximately 768 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,133,000.

110

Businesses

768

Employees

$39.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 16.4%
Construction 16 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.1%
Manufacturing 8 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 6.4%
Finance and insurance 5 4.5%
Wholesale trade 4 3.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.7%

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 Hotchkiss, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81419 in? ▼
ZIP code 81419 (Hotchkiss) 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 81419? ▼
ZIP code 81419 in Hotchkiss, CO has a population of 3,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81419? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81419 is $59,735, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81419? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81419 is $364,200, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81419? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81419 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81419? ▼
ZIP code 81419 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81419? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81419 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81419? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81419 increased by 24.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 81419? ▼
In ZIP code 81419, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 81419? ▼
In ZIP code 81419, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81419? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81419 is 7.7% 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 Hotchkiss, 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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