Durango, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81303
La Plata County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,743
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,103
- Median income Above-median income area
- $597,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durango pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81303 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81303 (Durango, CO) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.3 in 2023 to 304.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, home to 7,743 residents across 557.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,103 (1% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,135. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $597,300 (23% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,572.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 81303.
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 81303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durango, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81303.
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 35
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 81303, Durango, 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
7,743
Population
557.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81303?
39.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
6.0%
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?
$88,103
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$47,135
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81303 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Durango, 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)
$88,103 Top 44% higher than 56% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,422housing units
4,422
Total Housing Units
3,974
Occupied Units
448
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$597,300
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,572
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81303 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 203 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 223 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 254 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 289 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 304 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 420 business establishments in ZIP 81303, employing approximately 3,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,141,000.
420
Businesses
3,988
Employees
$223.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 99 | 23.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.0% |
| Information | 14 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81303, 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 (7,743 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 81303 in?
ZIP code 81303 (Durango) is located in La Plata County, Colorado. La Plata County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-plata-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81303?
ZIP code 81303 in Durango, CO has a population of 7,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81303?
The median household income in ZIP 81303 is $88,103, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81303?
The median home value in ZIP 81303 is $597,300, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81303 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81303?
ZIP code 81303 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 3,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81303 are: Construction (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Retail trade (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81303?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81303 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81303?
In ZIP code 81303, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81303?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81303 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81303?
In ZIP code 81303, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81303 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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