US ZIP Code
81143

Moffat, CO

Saguache County  ·  Colorado

● Active
👥 737 Population ↓ 6% since 2019
💰 $43,056 Median HH Income
▼ 44% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019
🎂 61.3 Median Age ↑ 22% since 2019
🏠 $159,400 Median Home Value
▼ 43% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019
🎓 31.3% College Grads
▼ 19% below avg
📊 15.3% Unemployment
▲ 212% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code81143
CityMoffat
StateColorado (CO)
CountySaguache County
Area Code719
Elevation7,657 ft
Latitude38.158406
Longitude-105.849977
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS08109
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 58.2% (429) Female 41.8% (308) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 7.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic7.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
1%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.3 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.83
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment15.3% ▲ 212% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.2%)
HS Graduate88 (15.7%)
Some College118 (21%)
Associates173 (30.8%)
Bachelors57 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree119 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 21%Associates: 30.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad15.7%
Some College21.0%
Associates30.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
21%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,056 ▼ 44% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019
Median Home Value$159,400 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo ↑ 12% since 2019
Total Units491
Vacant Units89
Avg HH Size1.83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–50k
18%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units491
Vacant89
Owner Occupied79.4%
Renter Occupied20.7%
Avg HH Size1.83
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 81143 is in Moffat, CO, in Saguache County.
ZIP code 81143 is located in Colorado (CO).
ZIP code 81143 is in Saguache County, CO.
ZIP 81143 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 81143 is 737 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 81143 is $43,056 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 81143 is $159,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 81143

ZIP code 81143 is located in Moffat, Colorado, within Saguache County. With a population of 737, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.3 years. Economically, 81143 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,056 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 81143 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $910 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.

The population of 81143 is primarily White (88.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.5%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 81143 stands at 15.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 81143 in Moffat, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 737 residents, a median household income of $43,056, and a median home value of $159,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.