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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
$88,103
Median income
$597,300
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,135. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $597,300 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,572 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Colorado and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 81303, not the raw numbers 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 81303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durango, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81303.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81303?

39.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

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?

$88,103

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$47,135

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81303 ranks nationally

Durango, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,103 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,422

Total Housing Units

3,974

Occupied Units

448

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$597,300

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.