County

Saguache County, CO

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Colorado

👥6,776Population
💰$52,424Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$182,273Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.3%Hispanic: 43.3%Black: 1.5%Asian: 5.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White53.3%
Hispanic43.3%
Black1.5%
Asian5.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,457 (30.8%)
Some College464 (9.8%)
Associates842 (17.8%)
Bachelors407 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,506 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,424 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$182,272 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units4,015
Vacant Units639

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Saguache County, CO

Saguache County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,776 residents. With a median age of 48.34, it is a mature county.

Saguache County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,423 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Saguache County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $182,272 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $739. Homeownership rates are high at 68.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Saguache County are majority White (53.34%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Saguache County, CO is a working-class area in Colorado. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Saguache County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81125 Center 3,526 $51,667 $138,300 $519 10.5% 41.6%
81131 Crestone 1,059 $60,625 $345,500 $1,259 1.4% 55.5%
81143 Moffat 737 $43,056 $159,400 $910 15.3% 31.3%
81149 Saguache 995 $54,727 $119,000 $782 4.9% 24.4%
81155 Villa Grove 218 $45,982 $466,700 $1,008 9.7% 48.1%

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