ZIP Code 81132

ZIP code 81132 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1795.0 square miles in Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,231 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 81132 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81132 sits at $55,000 (38% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,660. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $209,500 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81132 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81132 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 →