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 Low-density area
- $59,735
- Median income Below-median income area
- $364,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81419 (Hotchkiss, CO) rose +24.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.2 in 2023 to 280.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81419 covers 524.7 square miles in Hotchkiss, Delta County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,883 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81419 reports a modest median household income of $59,735 (33% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,253. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $364,200 (25% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,314; owner occupancy is 89.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 81419.
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 81419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hotchkiss, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81419.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 81419, Hotchkiss, 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
3,883
Population
524.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81419?
54.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$59,735
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$37,253
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81419 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Hotchkiss, 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)
$59,735 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,705housing units
1,705
Total Housing Units
1,487
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,200
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81419, 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 (3,883 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 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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