| ZIP Code | 81121 |
|---|---|
| City | Arboles |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Archuleta County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,161 ft |
| Latitude | 37.016916 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.419824 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08007 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.8% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 136 (49.1%) |
| Some College | 19 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 56 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 19 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 47 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,000 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $268,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 215 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 215 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 81121 is located in Arboles, Colorado, within Archuleta County. With a population of 361, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.8 years. Economically, 81121 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81121 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $268,800 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 81121 is majority Hispanic (55.68%). Residents are less-educated — 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81121 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 81121 in Arboles, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 361 residents, a median household income of $63,000, and a median home value of $268,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.