City

Durango, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  La Plata County  ·  Colorado

👥39,588Population
💰$85,990Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$610,628Median Home Value▲ 119% above avg
🎓60.6%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 11.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 3.8%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic11.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads60.6% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,307 (15.9%)
Some College2,287 (8.4%)
Associates4,018 (14.8%)
Bachelors2,271 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree14,115 (52.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 52.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate52.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
64%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,990 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$610,628 ▲ 119% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,431/mo
Total Housing Units20,729
Vacant Units4,067

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Durango, CO

Durango is a city in Colorado, located in La Plata County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,588 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.33 years.

Economically, Durango is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,990 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Durango is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $610,628, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,430 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Durango is highly educated. 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.63%).

Durango, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Durango
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81301 29,892 $83,209 $634,900 $1,433 2.5% 64.9% 65.4%
81303 9,696 $94,565 $535,800 $1,424 2.0% 47.3% 71.9%