City

San Luis, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Costilla County  ·  Colorado

👥1,203Population
💰$30,709Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30%Hispanic: 63%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White30.0%
Hispanic63.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.5%)
HS Graduate253 (29.2%)
Some College99 (11.4%)
Associates191 (22%)
Bachelors78 (9%)
Graduate Degree233 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,709 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units866
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About San Luis, CO

San Luis is a city in Colorado, located in Costilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,203 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, San Luis is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,709 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in San Luis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Luis is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (63.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in San Luis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81152 1,203 $30,709 $135,900 $719 8.2% 35.9% 65.1%