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County ProfileCO

Ouray County

Population: 4,874 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
4,874
People
Median age
55.4
Housing
Total households
2,623
Income
Median household income
$91,020
Housing
Total housing units
3,531
Employment
Employment rate
52.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
56.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.3%
County details
Local time 01:16:55(MT)
NameOuray
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 PO Box
Area code970
TimezoneMountain Time (MT)
Coordinates38.1547313, -107.7884802
Land area540.7 sq miles(1,400.3 km²)

Map of Ouray county, Colorado with ZIP codes

Map of Ouray County, Colorado and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Ouray County

Compare the largest cities in Ouray County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Ridgway1,183$83,7501ZIPs
Ouray898$78,1821ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Ouray County

Review the most populated postal areas across Ouray County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
81432Ridgway$90,8823,061
81427Ouray$84,1671,099

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS