| ZIP Code | 81416 |
| ZIP Code Name | Delta |
| Primary County | Delta County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 14,258 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MST |
81416 is a United States ZIP Code located in Delta Colorado. Portions of 81416 are also in . 81416 is primarily within Delta County with some portions in Montrose County and Mesa County. 81416 is within the Colorado Rockies Region.
81416 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 81416 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81416 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81416 is White. The current unemployment level in 81416 is 2.7%.
| Population | 14,258 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.19% |
| Population Density | 37 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,186 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $50,994 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $50,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 2.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.51% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,593 | 76.29% |
| Black | 205 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 3,330 | 20.17% |
| Asian | 219 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,885 | 67.2% |
| Black | 11 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 847 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.11% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 683 | 8.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,067 | 13.54% |
| High School Diploma | 2,893 | 36.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 209 | 2.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 531 | 6.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,347 | 17.1% |
| Associates Degree | 715 | 9.08% |
| Masters Degree | 335 | 4.25% |
| Professional Degree | 77 | 0.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.24% |
| Coordinates | 38.74326324,-108.15101624 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Montrose, COGrand Junction, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 384 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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