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ZIP Code 81136

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

261
1/sq mi
$47,448
Median income
$193,300
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.3 square miles in Hooper, Alamosa County, Colorado. The area is home to 261 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 81136 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81136 sits at $47,448 (46% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $27,246. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $193,300 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $637 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Alamosa County, so you can benchmark 81136 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 →

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 81136, Hooper, 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

261

Population

237.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81136?

24.2

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

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?

$47,448

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$27,246

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81136 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,448 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

127

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$193,300

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$637

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 81136, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,622,000.

5

Businesses

74

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
81146 Mosca, CO 531 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81136 in?
ZIP code 81136 (Hooper) is located in Alamosa County, Colorado. Alamosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alamosa-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81136?
ZIP code 81136 in Hooper, CO has a population of 261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81136?
The median household income in ZIP 81136 is $47,448, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81136?
The median home value in ZIP 81136 is $193,300, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81136 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81136?
ZIP code 81136 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81136?
In ZIP code 81136, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 81136?
In ZIP code 81136, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81136 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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