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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 81428 has 3,635 residents and 1,635 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (88.5%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	3,635Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	3,767Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	2,576Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	19.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$76,964Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,635Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$371,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.18Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	3,733	3,810	3,875	3,883	3,485	3,417	3,328	3,272	3,214	3,666	3,522	3,679	3,767
Decennial Census	3,701	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3,635	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 51

Male Median Age: 49

Female Median Age: 53.1

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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	71	121	84	110	56	83	95	110	83	113	87	151	156	185	141	95	42	29
Female	71	85	93	83	43	74	99	101	88	106	120	156	158	186	155	93	56	56
Total	142	206	177	193	99	157	194	211	171	219	207	307	314	371	296	188	98	85

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,217	88.23%
Black:	8	0.22%
Hispanic:*	260	7.13%
Asian:	13	0.36%
American Indian:	33	0.91%
Hawaiian:	1	0.03%
Other:	114	3.13%
Total:	3,646	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	1,812	49.85%	49.0 years
Females:	1,823	50.15%	53.1 years
Total:	3,635	100%	51.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	3,602	95.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	42	1.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	33	0.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	90	3.27%
Total Population:	3,767	100%
Total Native Population:	3,644	96.73%
Total Foreign-born Population:	123	3.27%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $76,964, which is well under the state median ($92,470), is up $31,871 (70.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,666. Family households earn a median of $92,560 versus $51,524 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,036). By gender, male median income is $64,283 and female is $54,119, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $10,164 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.1%, which is far less than the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$45,093	$54,045	$52,782	$47,879	$46,021	$45,842	$46,089	$46,250	$50,298	$71,490	$70,313	$76,910	$76,964
Median Family Income	$55,595	$60,573	$61,429	$62,083	$58,125	$59,464	$62,813	$60,096	$73,085	$76,132	$81,402	$91,641	$92,560
Median NonFamily Income	$25,441	$31,250	$22,391	$22,129	$23,482	$23,821	$23,079	$27,422	$35,050	$41,667	$44,504	$48,607	$51,524
Median Male Income	$59,612	$60,739	$60,795	$72,143	$80,119	$74,125	$71,595	$66,429	$53,883	$54,026	$56,291	$60,865	$64,283
Median Female Income	$36,818	$34,071	$38,667	$36,759	$36,850	$37,237	$36,694	$35,518	$36,419	$41,250	$45,658	$51,054	$54,119

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,588	51.08%
Unemployed:	33	1.06%
Not In Labor Force:	1,488	47.86%
Total:	3,109	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,035	65.18%
Service:	175	11.02%
Sales and Office:	150	9.45%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	111	6.99%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	117	7.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,588	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $371,400, which is much lower than the state median ($502,200), is up $170,300 (84.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $133,700. The median gross rent is $1,007, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), is up $126 (14.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $236. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.42% (49.03% with a mortgage, 50.97% free-and-clear) and renters 20.58% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.65%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.63%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$201,100	$190,100	$189,700	$186,700	$201,000	$202,900	$209,600	$221,300	$237,700	$266,000	$290,000	$334,200	$371,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	45	12.50%
$500 to $999:	116	32.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	112	31.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:	44	12.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	10	2.78%
No Rent:	33	9.17%
Total:	360	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$881	$871	$929	$804	$782	$781	$798	$801	$771	$684	$839	$775	$1,007

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	681	38.94%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	708	40.48%
Renter Occupied:	360	20.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,749	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,749	81.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	401	18.65%
Total Housing Units:	2,150	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,855	86.28%
Multi-Family Units:	141	6.56%
Other Units:	154	7.16%
Total Housing Units:	2,150	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 38.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 93.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%). Public coverage is 49.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.80%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.90%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.42%). College enrollment is 18.02%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	88	2.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	101	3.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	642	21.78%
Some college, no degree:	801	27.17%
Associate's degree:	179	6.07%
Bachelor's degree:	723	24.53%
Graduate or professional degree:	414	14.04%
Total:	2,948	100%
High school or higher:	2,759	93.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,137	38.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,975	45.70%
Public Insurance:	1,838	42.53%
No Insurance:	509	11.78%
Total:	4,322	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,813	88.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.8%	11.0%	10.5%	12.3%	10.8%	8.5%	7.2%	9.1%	8.2%	5.2%	5.8%	8.0%	8.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	80	9.30%
Kindergarten:	8	0.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	425	49.42%
High school (grades 9-12):	192	22.33%
College or graduate school:	155	18.02%
Total:	860	100%
Early Childhood:	88	10.23%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	625	72.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Paonia, Colorado
Names to Avoid:	Bowie
County:	Delta County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	7:48:59 PM
Population:	3,635 [See All]
Area Code:	970
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	38.9989, -107.6218
Land Area:	189.628 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/81428/zip-code-81428.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,182Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	24Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,180Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,148Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	127Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$5,332,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$22,293,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	550Source: CBP

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:	189.628 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.567 sq miSource: 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:	0857300Source: Census
Place Name:	Paonia town; ColoradoSource: Census

ZIP Code 81428 in Paonia, CO

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 81428

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 81428

Sources & References