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ZIP Code 81146

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

531
1/sq mi
$69,556
Median income
$232,100
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mosca pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 590.0 square miles in Mosca, Alamosa County, Colorado. The area is home to 531 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 81146 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81146 sits at $69,556 (22% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $38,608. The poverty rate stands at 1.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $232,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $805 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, 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 81146 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 81146, Mosca, 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

531

Population

590.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81146?

32.3

Median Age

67.0%

Male

33.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$69,556

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$38,608

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81146 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,556 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

287

Total Housing Units

235

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$232,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 81146, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,040,000.

12

Businesses

67

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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
81136 Hooper, CO 261 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81146 in?
ZIP code 81146 (Mosca) 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 81146?
ZIP code 81146 in Mosca, CO has a population of 531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81146?
The median household income in ZIP 81146 is $69,556, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81146?
The median home value in ZIP 81146 is $232,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81146 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81146?
ZIP code 81146 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81146?
In ZIP code 81146, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 81146?
In ZIP code 81146, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81146 is 1.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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