City

Hesperus, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  La Plata County  ·  Colorado

👥2,651Population
💰$83,229Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$515,200Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 7.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate444 (22%)
Some College73 (3.6%)
Associates468 (23.2%)
Bachelors195 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree840 (41.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College3.6%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,229 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$515,200 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,254/mo
Total Housing Units1,354
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
58%
About Hesperus, CO

Hesperus is a city in Colorado, located in La Plata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,651 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Hesperus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,229 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hesperus is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $515,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,254 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hesperus is well-educated. 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.52%).

Hesperus, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Hesperus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81326 2,651 $83,229 $515,200 $1,254 2.7% 51.2% 88.3%