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ZIP Code 81149

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

838
0/sq mi
$57,019
Median income
$197,700
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81149 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2095.0 square miles in Saguache, Saguache County, Colorado. The area is home to 838 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 81149 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81149 sits at $57,019 (36% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $33,748. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $197,700 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,035 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81149 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81149 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 81149, Saguache, 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

838

Population

2095.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81149?

50.4

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%

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?

$57,019

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$33,748

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81149 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,019 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

621

Total Housing Units

522

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$197,700

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$1,035

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 81149, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,944,000.

13

Businesses

81

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 30.8%
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 81149 in?
ZIP code 81149 (Saguache) 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 81149?
ZIP code 81149 in Saguache, CO has a population of 838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81149?
The median household income in ZIP 81149 is $57,019, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81149?
The median home value in ZIP 81149 is $197,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81149 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81149?
ZIP code 81149 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81149?
In ZIP code 81149, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 81149?
In ZIP code 81149, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81149 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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