City

Ignacio, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  La Plata County  ·  Colorado

👥5,662Population
💰$64,226Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$309,500Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 22.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic22.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (1%)
HS Graduate1,323 (35.6%)
Some College482 (13%)
Associates733 (19.7%)
Bachelors308 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree829 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,226 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$309,500 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,073/mo
Total Housing Units2,562
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Ignacio, CO

Ignacio is a city in Colorado, located in La Plata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,662 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Ignacio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,226 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ignacio is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $309,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,073 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ignacio is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ignacio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81137 5,662 $64,226 $309,500 $1,073 4.5% 30.6% 74.1%