City

Crestone, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saguache County  ·  Colorado

👥1,059Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂65.7Median Age
🏠$345,500Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓55.5%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 5.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
0%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
40%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.59
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (3.2%)
HS Graduate190 (19.4%)
Some College35 (3.6%)
Associates180 (18.4%)
Bachelors38 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree505 (51.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 51.6%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College3.6%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate51.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$345,500 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,259/mo
Total Housing Units794
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
42%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
55%
About Crestone, CO

Crestone is a city in Colorado, located in Saguache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,059 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.7 years.

Economically, Crestone is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Crestone is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $345,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,259 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crestone is well-educated. 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Crestone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81131 1,059 $60,625 $345,500 $1,259 1.4% 55.5% 83.8%