| ZIP Code | 81144 |
|---|---|
| City | Monte Vista |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,668 ft |
| Latitude | 37.553535 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.139482 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 19.5% ▲ 95% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.2% ▲ 87% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,265 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 513 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 619 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 349 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,436 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,554 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $752/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,979 |
| Vacant Units | 139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,979 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 139 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 81144 is located in Monte Vista, Colorado, within Rio Grande County. With a population of 6,677, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 81144 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,554 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81144 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $752 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 81144 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.8%. Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.5%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81144 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 81144 in Monte Vista, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,677 residents, a median household income of $61,554, and a median home value of $217,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.