| City: | Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado |
| City Alias: | Mesa Verde |
| County: | Montezuma County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:46 AM |
| Population: | 28 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2533, -108.4475 |
| Land Area: | 64.145 sq mi |
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Mesa Verde National Park's dedicated ZIP code serves the park's staff housing, administrative facilities, and visitor services across 86 square miles of protected land in Montezuma County, Colorado. Just 28 people live here year-round, all connected to the National Park Service. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere within the park boundaries.
The park post office maintains 25 PO Boxes for 23 households, a rate of 1.09 boxes per household. That slightly elevated ratio indicates the post office serves both residential staff and some visitors or seasonal workers. Rural delivery routes handle mail to park facilities, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for staff housing. Street names like Far View, Morefield, Chapin Mesa Road, and Head Quarters Loop reference the park's famous archaeological sites and operational areas.
Nearly all workers here (78 of about 90 employed residents) work in public administration for the National Park Service. The educational attainment is exceptionally high at 72.2% with bachelor's degrees or higher, typical of Park Service staff positions requiring specialized training in archaeology, resource management, and park operations. The median age of 53.5 years indicates experienced, career park employees rather than seasonal workers.
Housing patterns show the seasonal nature of park operations. Of 57 total housing units, only 23 are occupied year-round. Another 22 units (38.6%) are used seasonally, likely housing summer interpretive staff, maintenance crews, and archaeologists working during peak visitor months. All 23 occupied homes are owner-occupied, though in this context that means permanent NPS staff who live in government-provided housing.
Mail can be addressed to either "Mesa Verde National Park" or the shorter "Mesa Verde" (added as a valid alias in March 2007). All mail goes through PO Boxes at the park post office.
Street names reference Mesa Verde's famous archaeological sites (Far View, Chapin Mesa) and park operational facilities (Morefield campground, Head Quarters).
ZIP Code 81330 has 28 residents and 23 households (average 1.22 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 75.0% male and 25.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.9%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9%, which is lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 138Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 8 | 8 | 50 | 55 | 96 | 89 | 94 | 65 | 154 | 116 | 132 | 132 | 138 |
| Decennial Census | 26 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.5
Male Median Age: 64.5
Female Median Age: 24.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 19 | 76.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 20.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 4.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 75.00% | 64.5 years |
| Females: | 7 | 25.00% | 24.5 years |
| Total: | 28 | 100% | 53.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 122 | 88.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 11.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 11.59% |
| Total Population: | 138 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 122 | 88.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 16 | 11.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.7%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (84.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 99 | 71.74% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 28.26% |
| Total: | 138 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 15 | 15.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 84 | 84.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.32%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 84 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $567 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 84 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 75.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 24.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 111 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
In 2024, 77.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 92.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 12.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 10.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 11.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 84 | 65.63% |
| Total: | 128 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 87.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 99 | 77.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 109 | 45.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 128 | 54.01% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 237 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 237 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 81330 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 20Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81330 is located in Montezuma County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81330. It covers 64.145 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 64.145 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81330 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.