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 Low-density area
- $31,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd 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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,645. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,300 (75% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $731; owner occupancy is 68.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Costilla County, so 81152 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 81152?
43.0
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$24,645
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81152 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
San Luis, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,875 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Colorado ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
900housing units
900
Total Housing Units
552
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,300
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 81152 vs 81126 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81126 | Chama, CO | 276 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81152, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,434 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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