81147 ZIP Code
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81147 |
| City/Town: | Pagosa Springs |
| County: | Archuleta |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,879 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,313 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,197 |
| Median Home Value: | $438,000 |
| Land Area: | 1355.5 sq miles
3510.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2866, -107.0854 |
Population Information (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,879 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,391 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,488 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 558 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 806 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 612 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 579 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 418 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,200 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,650 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,294 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 910 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,422 | 11.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,391 | 18.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 834 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 205 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $438,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,186 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,197 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,456 | 59.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,741 | 40.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,094 | 75.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,362 | 25.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,906 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 124 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 320 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,405 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,486 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 562 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,489 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,520 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,313 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,984 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,579 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,048 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,745 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 284 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,731 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,759 | 65.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 619 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,364 | 23.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,410 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 47 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 278 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 73 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,509 | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 548 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,704 | 13.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,305 | 17.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 575 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,706 | 13.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81147 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 135 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 178 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 511 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 295 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 840 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,073 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 642 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,091 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 178 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 513 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81147 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,747 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 820 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 119 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 901 | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81147 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 367 | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 777 | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 137 | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 628 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 250 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 133 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,030 | 17.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 919 | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 888 | 15.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 383 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 179 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,438 | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,193 | 55.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,342 | 49.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,328 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81147 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,799 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,221 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,618 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 144 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 424 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81147 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,730 | 73.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 313 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 399 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 436 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 327 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 259 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 25 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 700 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81147 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 588 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,464 | 26.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,362 | 25.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,775 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,213 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 287 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 248 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 51 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 194 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81147 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 394 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 765 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,279 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,384 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,184 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 191 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81147 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,122 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,682 | 30.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 729 | 13.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 125 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 688 | 12.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 92 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81147 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 137 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,511 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,292 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,516 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81147 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 92 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 184 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 79 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 544 | 13.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,651 | 40.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,143 | 27.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 265 | 6.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,737 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $508 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,186 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,456 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,429 | 62.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 831 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 496 | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,229 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,166 | 21.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,374 | 43.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81147 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,421 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,081 | 19.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,642 | 67.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 510 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,003 | 18.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81147 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,904 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 178 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 85 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,143 | 60.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 351 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 147 | 7.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,534 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 998 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,872 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 104 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 636 | 34.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,132 | 60.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81147 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,812 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,043 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 324 | 31.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 690 | 66.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 401 | 38.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,400 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 69 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 479 | 694.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 479 | 694.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 479 | 694.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 172.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 29.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 278 | 402.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81147 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,321 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,450 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 871 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 779 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81147 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,456 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,164 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Pagosa Springs, CO81147