| ZIP Code | 81424 |
| ZIP Code Name | Nucla |
| Primary County | Montrose County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,034 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MST |
81424 is a United States ZIP Code located in Nucla Colorado. Portions of 81424 are also in Naturita. 81424 is entirely within Montrose County. 81424 is within the Colorado Rockies Region.
81424 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 81424 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81424 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81424 is White. The current unemployment level in 81424 is 2.3%.
| Population | 1,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.39% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 444 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $32,917 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 2.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.29% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 996 | 95.49% |
| Black | 24 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 91.18% |
| Black | 2 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 26 | 4.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 65 | 10.22% |
| High School Diploma | 262 | 41.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 1.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 52 | 8.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 141 | 22.17% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 5.5% |
| Masters Degree | 38 | 5.97% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 38.33923340,-108.45958710 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Montrose, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 263 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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