81101 ZIP Code
Alamosa, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81101 |
| City/Town: | Alamosa |
| County: | Alamosa |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,245 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,125 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,148 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,608 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,800 |
| Land Area: | 369.0 sq miles
955.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4693, -105.8527 |
Population Information (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,245 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,499 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,746 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 931 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,112 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 997 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,553 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,537 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,134 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,792 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,348 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 712 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 955 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,484 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 488 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 202 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,608 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,043 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 565 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,420 | 56.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,623 | 43.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,115 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 496 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 432 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,527 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,263 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 837 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,390 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,170 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,125 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,404 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,857 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,148 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,493 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,249 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 244 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,514 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,130 | 70.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,574 | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 532 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,116 | 66.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 177 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 713 | 4.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 352 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,127 | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,716 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,315 | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,537 | 49.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,868 | 31.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 97 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,562 | 16.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 286 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 410 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 747 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 586 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 780 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,211 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 732 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 662 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 308 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 321 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,598 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 813 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 260 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 609 | 8.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 431 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 244 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 664 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 285 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 26 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 549 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 524 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,183 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 670 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 448 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 505 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,796 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,275 | 54.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,012 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,110 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,911 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,942 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,179 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 350 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,598 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,065 | 61.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 107 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 395 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 460 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 444 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 119 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 697 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 654 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 929 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,112 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 830 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 922 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 721 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 467 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 194 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 779 | 11.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 105 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 600 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,832 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,807 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,071 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 193 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,826 | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 779 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,860 | 30.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 361 | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 157 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 381 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,886 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,108 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,668 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 410 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 266 | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 509 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 557 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 778 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 673 | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 171 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,242 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $346 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,043 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,577 | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,037 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,453 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,721 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,746 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,709 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,984 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,499 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,499 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 727 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,876 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,620 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 228 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 302 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,575 | 34.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 673 | 14.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,842 | 39.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,620 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 594 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,906 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,294 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,465 | 63.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 595 | 25.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,266 | 80.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,890 | 19.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,069 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,757 | 60.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 662 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,586 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 140 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 659 | 470.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 659 | 470.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 659 | 470.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 54 | 38.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 435 | 310.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,314 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,992 | 76.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,322 | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,687 | 18.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 286 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 265 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,043 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,610 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Alamosa, CO81101