City

Sanford, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Conejos County  ·  Colorado

👥1,445Population
💰$39,542Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$156,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 40.5%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic40.5%
Asian1.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.4%)
HS Graduate274 (29.8%)
Some College75 (8.2%)
Associates142 (15.5%)
Bachelors132 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree282 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College8.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,542 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$156,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units781
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Sanford, CO

Sanford is a city in Colorado, located in Conejos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,445 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Sanford is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,542 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sanford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $764 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanford is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81151 1,445 $39,542 $156,900 $764 2.9% 45.1% 73.0%