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ZIP Code 81121

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

270
2/sq mi
$42,813
Median income
$332,000
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.7 square miles in Arboles, Archuleta County, Colorado. The area is home to 270 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 81121 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81121 sits at $42,813 (52% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $31,042. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $332,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81121 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 81121, Arboles, 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

270

Population

122.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81121?

54.1

Median Age

68.6%

Male

31.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%

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?

$42,813

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$31,042

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81121 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,813 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 35.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

230

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$332,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 81121, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,000.

6

Businesses

29

Employees

$776K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81121 in?
ZIP code 81121 (Arboles) is located in Archuleta County, Colorado. Archuleta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/archuleta-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81121?
ZIP code 81121 in Arboles, CO has a population of 270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81121?
The median household income in ZIP 81121 is $42,813, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81121?
The median home value in ZIP 81121 is $332,000, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81121 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81121?
ZIP code 81121 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81121?
In ZIP code 81121, 35.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 81121?
In ZIP code 81121, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81121 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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