81301 ZIP Code
Durango, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81301 |
| City/Town: | Durango |
| County: | La Plata |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,894 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,346 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,158 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,474 |
| Median Home Value: | $584,700 |
| Land Area: | 755.4 sq miles
1956.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5294, -107.8215 |
Population Information (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,894 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,198 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,696 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,217 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,435 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,309 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,099 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,519 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,599 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,265 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,381 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,103 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,185 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,792 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,566 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 424 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $584,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,382 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,474 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,684 | 77.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,790 | 23.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,301 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,383 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,315 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 138 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 537 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,098 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,722 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,481 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,024 | 37.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,315 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,346 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,329 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,597 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,158 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,714 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,335 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 365 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,887 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,748 | 71.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,726 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,854 | 11.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,375 | 84.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 108 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,843 | 6.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 247 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 374 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,905 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,260 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,426 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,096 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,194 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 390 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 321 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,257 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 974 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,312 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,767 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,829 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,157 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,301 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,376 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,343 | 63.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,282 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 145 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 983 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 754 | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,654 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 495 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,004 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 608 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 398 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,296 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 462 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 200 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 952 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,912 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,999 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,304 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 783 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 922 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.0% | 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 (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,281 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,956 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,406 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,417 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,891 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,601 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,053 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 295 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 304 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 794 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,009 | 54.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,210 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 475 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,416 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 863 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 530 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,936 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,006 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 200 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,289 | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,563 | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,278 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,407 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,660 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,042 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,343 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 450 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,242 | 7.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 935 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,860 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,574 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,409 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,097 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 599 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,002 | 63.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,207 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,806 | 22.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 517 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 335 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,534 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,005 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,810 | 22.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 329 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 377 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 120 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 118 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 402 | 4.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,792 | 21.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,242 | 51.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 921 | 11.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,071 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,382 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,684 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,034 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,844 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,806 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,095 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,751 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,935 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,930 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,563 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,348 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,616 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,885 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,033 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 482 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 293 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,019 | 28.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,165 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,074 | 43.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,159 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,553 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,698 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,840 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 244 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,394 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,202 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,254 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,448 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,172 | 39.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,260 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,302 | 42.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,249 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 648 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 645 | 99.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 645 | 99.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 645 | 99.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 161 | 24.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 54 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 35 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 131 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 159 | 24.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,677 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,633 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,044 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,160 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 441 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 188 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 255 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,684 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,322 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
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