| ZIP Code | 81146 |
|---|---|
| City | Mosca |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Alamosa County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,529 ft |
| Latitude | 37.646122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.668323 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 108 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 26 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 124 (27.5%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 175 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,138 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,900 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 91% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $784/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 300 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 300 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 81146 is located in Mosca, Colorado, within Alamosa County. With a population of 779, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 81146 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,138 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81146 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $784 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 91% since 2019.
The population of 81146 is primarily White (82.16%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 81146 in Mosca, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 779 residents, a median household income of $69,138, and a median home value of $225,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.