81321 ZIP Code – Cortez, Colorado
ZIP code 81321 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Cortez, Colorado, within Montezuma County with a population of approximately 14,649 residents. The median household income is $59,571 — below the Colorado average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $248,100, near the national average, with 74.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $928, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average. About 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 42.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 81331, 81327, 81334.
ZIP Code 81321 Data
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ZIP 81321 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81321 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $248k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $928 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81331 – Pleasant View
- 81327 – Lewis
- 81334 – Towaoc
- 81335 – Yellow Jacket
- 81330 – Mesa Verde National Park
- 81328 – Mancos
- 81324 – Dove Creek
- 81320 – Cahone
- 84534 – Montezuma Creek
- 81323 – Dolores
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81331 | PLEASANT VIEW | 208 | $77,556 |
| 81327 | LEWIS | 330 | $85,250 |
| 81334 | TOWAOC | 1,691 | $37,898 |
| 81335 | YELLOW JACKET | 54 | Not provided |
| 81330 | MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK | 132 | Not provided |