| ZIP Code | 81303 |
|---|---|
| City | Durango |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | La Plata County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 6,238 ft |
| Latitude | 37.124375 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.854835 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,615 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 638 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 1,236 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 788 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,371 (35.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,565 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $535,800 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,424/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,181 |
| Vacant Units | 485 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,181 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 485 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 81303 is located in Durango, Colorado, within La Plata County. With a population of 9,696, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 81303 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,565 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81303 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $535,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,424 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 81303 is majority White (66.73%). Residents are well-educated — 47.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81303 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 81303 in Durango, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,696 residents, a median household income of $94,565, and a median home value of $535,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.