City

Bayfield, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  La Plata County  ·  Colorado

👥8,921Population
💰$94,450Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$445,900Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 0%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
HS Graduate1,616 (24.8%)
Some College681 (10.5%)
Associates920 (14.1%)
Bachelors632 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,666 (40.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
HS Grad24.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,450 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$445,900 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,536/mo
Total Housing Units4,506
Vacant Units981

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
58%
About Bayfield, CO

Bayfield is a city in Colorado, located in La Plata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Bayfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,450 is above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bayfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $445,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,536 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayfield is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.61%).

Bayfield, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Bayfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81122 8,921 $94,450 $445,900 $1,536 5.8% 50.6% 84.4%