Center, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81125

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

3,447
5/sq mi
$56,250
Median income
$148,700
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 703.5 square miles in Center, Saguache County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,447 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 81125 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81125 sits at $56,250 (37% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $31,079. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $148,700 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $652 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81125 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 81125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81125.

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 81125, Center, 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

3,447

Population

703.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81125?

41.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$31,079

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81125 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,700

Total Housing Units

1,580

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$148,700

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$652

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 81125, employing approximately 538 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,659,000.

68

Businesses

538

Employees

$24.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 17.6%
Retail trade 12 17.6%
Wholesale trade 10 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.8%
Manufacturing 5 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.9%

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 81125 in?
ZIP code 81125 (Center) is located in Saguache County, Colorado. Saguache County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saguache-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81125?
ZIP code 81125 in Center, CO has a population of 3,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81125?
The median household income in ZIP 81125 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81125?
The median home value in ZIP 81125 is $148,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81125 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81125?
ZIP code 81125 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81125 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Wholesale trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81125?
In ZIP code 81125, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 81125?
In ZIP code 81125, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81125 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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