| ZIP Code | 81122 |
|---|---|
| City | Bayfield |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | La Plata County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 10,028 ft |
| Latitude | 37.301809 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.537448 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,616 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 681 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 920 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 632 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,666 (40.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,450 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $445,900 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,536/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,506 |
| Vacant Units | 981 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,506 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 981 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 81122 is located in Bayfield, Colorado, within La Plata County. With a population of 8,921, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 81122 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,450 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81122 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $445,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,536 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 81122 is primarily White (81.61%). Residents are well-educated — 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81122 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 81122 in Bayfield, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,921 residents, a median household income of $94,450, and a median home value of $445,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.