PlainZIP

San Luis, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81152

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

1,434
1/sq mi
$31,875
Median income
$120,300
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Luis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81152 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81152 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado, home to just 1,434 residents across 1103.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 81152 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,875 (64% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $24,645. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $120,300 (75% below the state average); renters pay a median of $731 monthly, and 68.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 81152, plus 4 more within Costilla County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 81152

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Luis, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81152.

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 81152, San Luis, 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

1,434

Population

1103.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81152?

43.0

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 40.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%

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?

$31,875

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$24,645

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81152 ranks nationally

San Luis, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,875 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 42.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

900

Total Housing Units

552

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$120,300

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 81152, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,918,000.

15

Businesses

75

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 40.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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
81126 Chama, CO 276 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Costilla County

81133 standard
Fort Garland, CO
Pop: 840
81123 standard
Blanca, CO
Pop: 805
81126 standard
Chama, CO
Pop: 276
81138 standard
Jaroso, CO
Pop: 56

Related Areas

Costilla County San Luis, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81152 in? ▼
ZIP code 81152 (San Luis) is located in Costilla County, Colorado. Costilla County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/costilla-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81152? ▼
ZIP code 81152 in San Luis, CO has a population of 1,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81152? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81152 is $31,875, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81152? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81152 is $120,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81152? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81152 is White at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81152? ▼
ZIP code 81152 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81152? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81152 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81152? ▼
In ZIP code 81152, 42.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 81152? ▼
In ZIP code 81152, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81152? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81152 is 16.4% 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.