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Craig, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81625

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

12,921
3/sq mi
$75,812
Median income
$295,500
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Craig pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81625 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81625 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4037.8 square miles in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado. The area is home to 12,921 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 81625 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81625 sits at $75,812 (15% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,185. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $295,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,046 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81625 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81625 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 81625

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81625.

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 81625, Craig, 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

12,921

Population

4037.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81625?

40.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$75,812

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$37,185

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81625 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,812 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,718

Total Housing Units

5,110

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$295,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,046

Median Rent

1977

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81625 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 179
2021 +10.2% 197
2022 +19.0% 234
2023 +4.5% 245
2024 +9.0% 267

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 358 business establishments in ZIP 81625, employing approximately 2,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,675,000.

358

Businesses

2,864

Employees

$143.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 15.1%
Construction 50 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 40 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 30 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 7.0%
Wholesale trade 22 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 4.2%
Finance and insurance 13 3.6%
Manufacturing 10 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.8%
Information 8 2.2%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81625 in? ▼
ZIP code 81625 (Craig) is located in Moffat County, Colorado. Moffat County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moffat-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81625? ▼
ZIP code 81625 in Craig, CO has a population of 12,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81625? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81625 is $75,812, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81625? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81625 is $295,500, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81625? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81625 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81625? ▼
ZIP code 81625 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 2,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81625? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81625 are: Retail trade (54), Construction (50), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81625? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81625 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 81625? ▼
In ZIP code 81625, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81625? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81625 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81625? ▼
In ZIP code 81625, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81625? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81625 is 7.9% 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 Craig, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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