City

South Fork, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Grande County  ·  Colorado

👥1,259Population
💰$74,283Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$409,000Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓53.5%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic7.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads53.5% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
HS Graduate128 (13.3%)
Some College78 (8.1%)
Associates242 (25.1%)
Bachelors87 (9%)
Graduate Degree429 (44.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
HS Grad13.3%
Some College8.1%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,283 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$409,000 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$919/mo
Total Housing Units1,938
Vacant Units1,379

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About South Fork, CO

South Fork is a city in Colorado, located in Rio Grande County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,259 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, South Fork is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,283 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Fork is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $409,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $919 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Fork is well-educated. 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81154 1,259 $74,283 $409,000 $919 3.6% 53.5% 78.5%