| ZIP Code | 81326 |
|---|---|
| City | Hesperus |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | La Plata County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,190 ft |
| Latitude | 37.145589 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.116569 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 444 (22%) |
| Some College | 73 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 468 (23.2%) |
| Bachelors | 195 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 840 (41.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,229 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $515,200 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,254/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,354 |
| Vacant Units | 259 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,354 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 259 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 81326 is located in Hesperus, Colorado, within La Plata County. With a population of 2,651, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.8 years. Economically, 81326 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,229 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81326 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $515,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,254 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 81326 is primarily White (83.52%). Residents are well-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81326 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 81326 in Hesperus, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,651 residents, a median household income of $83,229, and a median home value of $515,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.