Ignacio, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81137
La Plata County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,225
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,860
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ignacio pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81137 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81137 (Ignacio, CO) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.6 in 2023 to 270.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81137 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado, home to 5,225 residents across 661.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81137 reports a modest median household income of $63,860 (28% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,411. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $335,300 (31% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,147; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 81137.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ignacio, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81137.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81137, Ignacio, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,225
Population
661.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81137?
46.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$63,860
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$37,411
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81137 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Ignacio, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,860 26th percentile higher than 26% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,546housing units
2,546
Total Housing Units
2,231
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,147
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81137 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 194 |
| 2021 | +20.0% | 232 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 257 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 252 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 270 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 81137, employing approximately 612 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,754,000.
88
Businesses
612
Employees
$35.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81137, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,225 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81137 in?
ZIP code 81137 (Ignacio) is located in La Plata County, Colorado. La Plata County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-plata-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81137?
ZIP code 81137 in Ignacio, CO has a population of 5,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81137?
The median household income in ZIP 81137 is $63,860, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81137?
The median home value in ZIP 81137 is $335,300, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81137 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81137?
ZIP code 81137 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81137 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (11), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81137 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81137?
In ZIP code 81137, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81137 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81137?
In ZIP code 81137, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81137 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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