| ZIP Code | 81140 |
|---|---|
| City | La Jara |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Conejos County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,710 ft |
| Latitude | 37.299115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.161365 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 322 (28%) |
| Some College | 103 (9%) |
| Associates | 269 (23.4%) |
| Bachelors | 118 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 307 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,211 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,100 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $719/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 864 |
| Vacant Units | 90 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 90 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 81140 is located in La Jara, Colorado, within Conejos County. With a population of 1,973, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 81140 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,211 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81140 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $719 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 81140 is majority White (53.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81140 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 81140 in La Jara, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,973 residents, a median household income of $46,211, and a median home value of $233,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.