81403 ZIP Code, Montrose, CO
81403 is a ZIP code in Montrose, Colorado — mostly in Montrose County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Ouray County. It covers 506 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81425, 81432 and 81401. 12,138 people live here in 5,088 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $80,893, below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 50.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Montrose, CO
- County: Montrose County
- Land area: 506 sq mi
- Population: 12,138
- Median household income: $80,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,138 |
| Households | 5,088 |
| Median household income | $80,893 |
| Income per person | $41,675 |
| Median age | 50.6 |
| Homeowners | 82.8% |
| Median home value | $515,300 |
| Median rent | $1,369 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 19.7% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.9% |
| Owned outright | 37.2% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.5% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.2% |
Businesses in 81403
230 business establishments with 968 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 88
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 31
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Retail Trade: 11
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81425 — Olathe town, CO (14.3 mi)
- 81432 — Loghill Village CDP, CO (16.2 mi)
- 81401 — Montrose city, CO (16.4 mi)
- 81430 — Placerville CDP, CO (19.5 mi)
- 81220 (24.5 mi)
Areas that include 81403
- Montrose, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Colona, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Montrose County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Ouray County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Montrose County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Montrose County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Montrose County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Montrose County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Montrose County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Montrose County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Montrose County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Montrose County
Mail every home in 81403
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81403, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81403 in?
- 81403 is a Montrose, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81403 in?
- 81403 is mostly in Montrose County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Ouray County.
- What is the population of 81403?
- About 12,138 people (±800), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,987.
- What is the median household income in 81403?
- $80,893 (±$11,671), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81403?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81403 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81403?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81425 (14.3 mi, Olathe), 81432 (16.2 mi, Loghill Village), 81401 (16.4 mi, Montrose), 81430 (19.5 mi, Placerville) and 81220 (24.5 mi).
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