Antonito, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81120

Conejos County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,267
1/sq mi
$47,546
Median income
$188,200
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Antonito pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2267.0 square miles in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado. The area is home to 2,267 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81120 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81120 sits at $47,546 (46% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $33,271. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $188,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Conejos County, so you can benchmark 81120 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 81120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81120.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81120, Antonito, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,267

Population

2267.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81120?

51.9

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,546

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$33,271

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81120 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,546 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,636

Total Housing Units

887

Occupied Units

749

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$188,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 81120, employing approximately 239 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,526,000.

35

Businesses

239

Employees

$12.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 31.4%
Retail trade 5 14.3%
Construction 4 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.4%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 81120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81120 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 81120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 81120 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81124 Capulin, CO 303 11.8 mi
81140 La Jara, CO 2,341 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81120 in?
ZIP code 81120 (Antonito) is located in Conejos County, Colorado. Conejos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/conejos-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81120?
ZIP code 81120 in Antonito, CO has a population of 2,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81120?
The median household income in ZIP 81120 is $47,546, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81120?
The median home value in ZIP 81120 is $188,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81120 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81120?
ZIP code 81120 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81120 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81120?
In ZIP code 81120, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81120?
In ZIP code 81120, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81120 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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