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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
$63,860
Median income
$335,300
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,411. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $335,300 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Compare these figures to the Colorado and national benchmarks above rather than reading 81137's numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 81137?

46.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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

$37,411

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81137 ranks nationally

Ignacio, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,860 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,546

Total Housing Units

2,231

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$335,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.