ZIP 81321 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cortez city, CO (81321)

Median Income

$59,737

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+653

Wealth inflow

Population

14,278

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 653 for ZIP 81321 (Cortez city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.3%+2% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.1%+12% vs US avg

519

Establishments

4,937

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.5%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management12.3%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.4%
Other services3.3%
Public administration7.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 81321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.2%, median income fell 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.9%.

Median Income

$59,737

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate