ZIP Code 81151

ZIP code 81151 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 588.0 square miles in Sanford, Conejos County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,470 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 81151 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81151 sits at $43,417 (51% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $25,893. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $188,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,074 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81151 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81151 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 →