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ZIP Code 81143

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

672
1/sq mi
$30,915
Median income
$168,600
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 840.0 square miles in Moffat, Saguache County, Colorado. The area is home to 672 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 81143 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81143 sits at $30,915 (65% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $23,780. The poverty rate stands at 38.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.5%. On housing, the median home value is $168,600 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81143 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 →

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 81143, Moffat, 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

672

Population

840.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81143?

48.6

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$30,915

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$23,780

Per Capita Income

38.4%

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81143 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,915 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

491

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$917

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 81143, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $806,000.

10

Businesses

21

Employees

$806K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 81143 in?
ZIP code 81143 (Moffat) 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 81143?
ZIP code 81143 in Moffat, CO has a population of 672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81143?
The median household income in ZIP 81143 is $30,915, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81143?
The median home value in ZIP 81143 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81143 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81143?
ZIP code 81143 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81143?
In ZIP code 81143, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 81143?
In ZIP code 81143, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81143 is 38.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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