City

Vilas, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Baca County  ·  Colorado

👥206Population
💰$31,328Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$71,400Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.3%Hispanic: 37.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White58.3%
Hispanic37.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (5%)
HS Graduate35 (29.2%)
Some College40 (33.3%)
Associates13 (10.8%)
Bachelors5 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree21 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 33.3%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College33.3%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,328 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$71,400 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$457/mo
Total Housing Units119
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Vilas, CO

Vilas is a city in Colorado, located in Baca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 206 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Vilas is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,328 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Vilas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $457 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vilas is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vilas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81087 206 $31,328 $71,400 $457 0.0% 21.7% 66.0%