Zip code 81429: Paradox, Colorado

Q: What city is zip code 81429?

81429 is assigned to Paradox, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 81429 in?

81429 is in Montrose County, Colorado.

Q: What is the population of 81429?

About 129 people live in 81429, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 81429?

The median household income in 81429 is $69,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 81429?

The closest zip codes to 81429 are 81411, 81422, 81424, 81522, 81431.

Residential delivery areaMontrose CountyMountain Time

Population

129

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

216 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 81429

81429 is a rural zip code in Paradox, Colorado (Montrose County), covering 216 sq mi of land. About 129 people live here. The median resident is 66.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $69,000 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; computer and math (tech); and management. 63% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 81429 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 129 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age66.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · CO 37.78th of 484 in CO
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%15th of 482 in CO
Housing vacancy37.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%62nd of 482 in CO
Residents 65 and older72.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%3rd of 484 in CO
Tech workers20.9%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%5th of 483 in CO
Self-employed workers62.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · CO 11.3%6th of 483 in CO
Unemployment rate10.4%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%25th of 483 in CO
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%121st of 484 in CO
Median earnings per worker$74,398
90th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CO $56,47352nd of 478 in CO
Per capita income$41,178
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636289th of 483 in CO
Poverty rate10.9%
50th
U.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%179th of 482 in CO
Median household income$69,000
34th
U.S. $80,734 · CO $95,470318th of 460 in CO
Uninsured rate3.9%
21st
U.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%367th of 481 in CO
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%462nd of 484 in CO
Population129
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189477th of 484 in CO
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi473rd of 484 in CO
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · CO 21%477th of 483 in CO
Diversity index1.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5467th of 484 in CO
Broadband access72.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%464th of 482 in CO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%464th of 484 in CO
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · CO 21%482nd of 484 in CO
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%472nd of 483 in CO
Government workers2.3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%460th of 483 in CO
Income inequality (Gini)0.281
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CO 0.459460th of 480 in CO

Measure	81429	Montrose	CO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CO
Median age	66.8	46.1	37.7	38.9	99th	8th of 484
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	75.4%	66.2%	65.2%	99th	15th of 482
Housing vacancy	37.1%	8.5%	8.3%	10.1%	99th	62nd of 482
Residents 65 and older	72.1%	26%	15.6%	17.2%	99th	3rd of 484
Tech workers	20.9%	1.4%	5.2%	3.8%	99th	5th of 483
Self-employed workers	62.8%	18.3%	11.3%	10%	99th	6th of 483
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.4%	4.4%	4.6%	5.2%	95th	25th of 483
Veterans	10.9%	8.5%	7.5%	6.2%	92nd	121st of 484
Median earnings per workerStrength	$74,398	$43,286	$56,473	$49,666	90th	52nd of 478
Per capita income	$41,178	$38,321	$52,636	$44,673	53rd	289th of 483
Poverty rate	10.9%	11.5%	9.4%	12.5%	50th	179th of 482
Median household income	$69,000	$72,120	$95,470	$80,734	34th	318th of 460
Uninsured rate	3.9%	13.3%	7.7%	8.4%	21st	367th of 481
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	28.7%	45.7%	35.7%	5th	462nd of 484
Population	129	43,807	5,862,189	334,922,499	1st	477th of 484
Population density	1/sq mi	20/sq mi	57/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	473rd of 484
Work from home	0%	11.5%	21%	15.1%	1st	477th of 483
Diversity index	1.5	41.8	52.5	61.4	1st	467th of 484
Broadband accessWeakness	72.7%	87.6%	93.5%	91%	1st	464th of 482
Foreign-born residents	0%	6%	9.8%	14.1%	1st	464th of 484
Residents under 18	0%	20%	21%	22%	1st	482nd of 484
Healthcare workers	0%	11%	8.8%	9.7%	1st	472nd of 483
Government workers	2.3%	12.7%	14.5%	14.5%	1st	460th of 483
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.281	0.437	0.459	0.483	1st	460th of 480

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

33%

65–74

40%

75+

Median age

66.8

Under 18

65 and over

72.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 44
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 86.4%
Married couples: 75%
Living alone: 13.6%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 65% / 35%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

$50–75k

39%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

32%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

81429

$69,000

Montrose Co.

$72,120

Colorado

$95,470

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,178

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.281

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

81429

—

Montrose Co.

$388,400

Colorado

$539,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

81429

—

Montrose Co.

$1,188

Colorado

$1,761

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

47%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 70
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 37.1%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

86%

10–19

14%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

63%

Computer and math

21%

Management

14%

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

63%

Manufacturing

21%

Professional and technical services

14%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$74,398

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

62.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	81429	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

36%

Some college

40%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
Households with broadband: 72.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.1%
No internet access: 27.3%
Without health insurance: 3.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Paradox
State: Colorado
County: Montrose County
Center point: 38.3792° N, 108.8829° W
Land area: 216 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 81429

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
81411	Bedrock, CO	10 mi	24	$59,375	—
81422	Naturita, CO	10 mi	589	$27,917	$158,400
81424	Nucla, CO	21 mi	1,079	$39,960	$206,000
81522	Gateway, CO	21 mi	0	—	—
81431	Redvale, CO	26 mi	745	$83,304	$262,500
84532	Moab, UT	29 mi	10,585	$68,444	$549,400
84530	La Sal, UT	30 mi	402	—	—
81325	Egnar, CO	33 mi	95	$56,750	$400,000
81423	Norwood, CO	36 mi	1,176	$62,125	$425,000
81527	Whitewater, CO	37 mi	1,462	$76,815	$425,600
81523	Glade Park, CO	38 mi	983	$106,518	$761,200
81416	Delta, CO	39 mi	14,256	$50,243	$319,400

Questions about 81429

What city is zip code 81429?

81429 is assigned to Paradox, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 81429 in?

81429 is in Montrose County, Colorado.

What is the population of 81429?

About 129 people live in 81429, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 81429 in?

81429 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 81429?

The median household income in 81429 is $69,000.

What zip codes are near 81429?

The closest zip codes to 81429 are 81411, 81422, 81424, 81522, 81431.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81429, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.