City

Center, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saguache County  ·  Colorado

👥3,526Population
💰$51,667Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28%Hispanic: 67.6%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White28.0%
Hispanic67.6%
Black1.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate617 (30.3%)
Some College240 (11.8%)
Associates318 (15.6%)
Bachelors210 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree637 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,667 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$519/mo
Total Housing Units1,704
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Center, CO

Center is a city in Colorado, located in Saguache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,526 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Center is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,667 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $519 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Center is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (67.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81125 3,526 $51,667 $138,300 $519 10.5% 41.6% 62.6%