ZIP code 81321
Where is ZIP code 81321?
Cortez, Colorado
Montezuma County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81321 belongs to Cortez, Colorado in Montezuma County. 81321 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 14,236 people live in the 81321 area, where the median household income is $59,506. The closest ZIP codes are 81323 (Dolores, 9.9 mi northeast), 81330 (Mesa Verde National Park, 10.3 mi southeast) and 81327 (Lewis, 11.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81321 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cortez |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 37.3549, -108.5837 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 813 |
Population and income in 81321
| Population | 14,236 · higher than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 34 · higher than 53% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · higher than 53% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $59,506 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,155 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $289,000 · lower than 75% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $969 a month |
| Housing units | 6,265 |
| Households | 5,785 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 419.6 sq mi (plus 0.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81321. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81321
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81323 | Dolores, CO | 9.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81330 | Mesa Verde National Park, CO | 10.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81327 | Lewis, CO | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 81334 | Towaoc, CO | 12.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81335 | Yellow Jacket, CO | 14.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 81328 | Mancos, CO | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 81331 | Pleasant View, CO | 20.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 81320 | Cahone, CO | 27.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 81326 | Hesperus, CO | 28.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 84534 | Montezuma Creek, UT | 29.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81329 | Marvel, CO | 31.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81324 | Dove Creek, CO | 33.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81321 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81321
123 MAIN ST
CORTEZ CO 81321
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Arriola and Hovenweep National Monument: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81321-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81321?
- 81321 is a Cortez, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81321 in?
- ZIP code 81321 is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81321 in?
- 81321 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81321?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81321 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81321?
- About 14,236 people live in ZIP code 81321, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81321?
- The median household income in 81321 is $59,506 a year, lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81321?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81321 are 81323 (Dolores, 9.9 miles), 81330 (Mesa Verde National Park, 10.3 miles), 81327 (Lewis, 11.9 miles) and 81334 (Towaoc, 12.6 miles).