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U.S. ZIP Code · CO81424

Montrose County

Typical home value

$259,412[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.7%
vs metro
vs state
-48.3%
ZIP 81424 location in CO
Location of ZIP 81424 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 81424 is worth $259,412. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#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
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$923[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montrose 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 Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,079[3]
Median household income
$39,960[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+271[5]
Moved in
1,465
Moved out
1,194

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • Nucla High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · West End School District No. Re-2

    63 students

  • Nucla Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · West End School District No. Re-2

    31 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$1,312
Loan principal$207,530
Down payment$51,882
Total interest paid$264,693

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$1,606
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 81424?
The typical home in 81424 is worth $259,412, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 81424?
Home values in 81424 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 81424?
The effective property tax rate in 81424 is 0.4% — roughly $923 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 81424?
ZIP code 81424 has a population of 1,079 and a median household income of $39,960.

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