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U.S. ZIP Code · CO81321

Montezuma County

Typical home value

$342,880[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+20.7%
vs metro
vs state
-31.7%
ZIP 81321 location in CO
Location of ZIP 81321 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 81321 is worth $342,880. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$956[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montezuma County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
14,236[3]
Median household income
$59,506[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Montezuma County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+82[5]
Moved in
724
Moved out
642

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Montezuma-Cortez High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

    601 students

  • Montezuma-Cortez Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

    543 students

  • Mesa Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

    409 students

  • Kemper Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

    347 students

  • Children's Kiva Montessori School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

    142 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,734
Loan principal$274,304
Down payment$68,576
Total interest paid$349,859

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,100
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 81321?
The typical home in 81321 is worth $342,880, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 81321?
Home values in 81321 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 81321?
The effective property tax rate in 81321 is 0.3% — roughly $956 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 81321?
ZIP code 81321 has a population of 14,236 and a median household income of $59,506.

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