City

Pagosa Springs, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Archuleta County  ·  Colorado

👥12,923Population
💰$78,949Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$458,100Median Home Value▲ 64% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic15.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,250 (23%)
Some College809 (8.3%)
Associates2,016 (20.6%)
Bachelors536 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree4,180 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,949 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$458,100 ▲ 64% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,428/mo
Total Housing Units9,258
Vacant Units3,680

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
55%
About Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs is a city in Colorado, located in Archuleta County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,923 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Pagosa Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,949 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pagosa Springs is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $458,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,428 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pagosa Springs is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.19%).

Pagosa Springs, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pagosa Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81147 12,923 $78,949 $458,100 $1,428 1.8% 48.1% 77.1%

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