City

Blanca, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Costilla County  ·  Colorado

👥726Population
💰$37,173Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.7%Hispanic: 43.7%Black: 3%Asian: 4.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White46.7%
Hispanic43.7%
Black3.0%
Asian4.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.5%)
HS Graduate143 (30.9%)
Some College85 (18.4%)
Associates54 (11.7%)
Bachelors82 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree92 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,173 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units448
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Blanca, CO

Blanca is a city in Colorado, located in Costilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 726 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Blanca is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,173 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blanca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blanca is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.7%.

Blanca, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Blanca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81123 726 $37,173 $123,800 5.0% 37.6% 81.8%