| ZIP Code | 81154 |
|---|---|
| City | South Fork |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 8,719 ft |
| Latitude | 37.634046 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.667927 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 128 (13.3%) |
| Some College | 78 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 242 (25.1%) |
| Bachelors | 87 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 429 (44.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,283 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,000 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $919/mo ↑ 316% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,938 |
| Vacant Units | 1,379 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,938 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,379 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 81154 is located in South Fork, Colorado, within Rio Grande County. With a population of 1,259, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.3 years. Economically, 81154 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,283 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81154 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $409,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $919 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 81154 is primarily White (89.83%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81154 stands at 3.6%, which is below 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 81154 in South Fork, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,259 residents, a median household income of $74,283, and a median home value of $409,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.