City

Saguache, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saguache County  ·  Colorado

👥995Population
💰$54,727Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$119,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 27.6%Asian: 5.3%Other: 11.9%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian5.3%
Other11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
38%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate398 (50.4%)
Some College56 (7.1%)
Associates143 (18.1%)
Bachelors56 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree137 (17.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
HS Grad50.4%
Some College7.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,727 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$119,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Saguache, CO

Saguache is a city in Colorado, located in Saguache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 995 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Saguache is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,727 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saguache is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saguache is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saguache
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81149 995 $54,727 $119,000 $782 4.9% 24.4% 70.1%