Zip Code 81401
Montrose, Colorado — Montrose County
📍 ZIP code 81401 is in Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado.
ZIP code 81401 is located in Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 23,719. The area code for ZIP code 81401 is 970.
Quick Answer
Zip code 81401 is in Montrose, Colorado (Montrose County). It has a population of 23,719, median household income of $63,541, and median home value of $343,000.
Population
23,719
Income
$63,541
Home Value
$343,000
Climate
90°F / 18°F
About Zip Code 81401
Zip code 81401 is located in Montrose, Colorado, within Montrose County. Home to approximately 23,719 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 6377 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 970.
The median household income is $63,541 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $343,000, and the cost of living index is 95 (5% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 90°F while winters drop to 18°F. The area receives about 9 in of rain and 22 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 233.6 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
23,719
$63,541
$343,000
Mountain (MST/MDT)
970
6377 ft
233.6 sq mi
45.9
10,782
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Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Montrose's cost of living is 5% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
5.4x
Demographics
Zip code 81401 has a population of 23,719 people with a median age of 45.9. There are 10,782 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Montrose (81401) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -10.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
90°F
18°F
9 in
22 in
Montrose experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 18°F. The area receives about 22 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$343,000
Median Household Income
$63,541
With 10,782 housing units across 233.6 square miles, 81401 has a housing density of 46 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
38.4842°
Longitude
-107.7729°
Land Area
233.6 sq mi
Water Area
0.2 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 81401 (Montrose, CO) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 81401's $63,541. A way to compare Montrose to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 81401 (Montrose, CO). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Montrose, Colorado?
Montrose, Colorado uses zip code 81401.
What county is zip code 81401 in?
Zip code 81401 is located in Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the population of zip code 81401?
The population of zip code 81401 is 23,719 with a median age of 45.9.
Is 81401 in Montrose, Colorado?
Yes, zip code 81401 is in Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado. The area code is 970.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 81401 in?
Zip code 81401 is in Montrose, Colorado. It is part of Montrose County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 81401?
Zip code 81401 is a U.S. postal code in Montrose, Colorado (Montrose County). It has a population of 23,719 and covers 233.6 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 81401?
The population of zip code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is 23,719 with a median age of 45.9. There are approximately 10,782 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 81401?
The median household income in zip code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is $63,541 per year. The cost of living index is 95 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 81401?
The median home value in zip code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is $343,000. The cost of living index is 95 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 81401 in?
Zip code 81401 is located in Montrose County, Colorado. The primary city is Montrose.
What is the area code for zip code 81401?
Zip code 81401 in Montrose, CO uses area code 970. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 81401 a good place to live?
Zip code 81401 (Montrose, CO) has a cost of living index of 95 (100 = national average), a median household income of $63,541, and median home values of $343,000. The median age is 45.9. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 81401?
The cost of living index for zip code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $343,000.
What schools serve zip code 81401?
Zip code 81401 in Montrose, Colorado is served by the local school district of Montrose County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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