ZIP Code 81429

ZIP code 81429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 603.3 square miles in Paradox, Montrose County, Colorado. The area is home to 181 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 81429 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81429 sits at $69,000 (22% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $41,178. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montrose County, so you can benchmark 81429 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 →