ZIP Code 81301 -- Durango, CO
La Plata | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 8.3x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 81301
ZIP code 81301 in Durango, Colorado is a unknown area with a population of 29,774. The median household income is $83,943, which is This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $695,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 8.3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 200.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.10 years. Approximately 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in La Plata, CO.
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This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 81301 is 100.3% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 81301
ZIP code 81301 (Durango, CO) has a total population of 29,774 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.10 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 81301 is $83,943 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 81301 is primarily located in Durango, Colorado (CO). It falls within La Plata County.
The median home value in ZIP code 81301 is $695,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,535.
The median age in ZIP code 81301 is 43.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 81301 has a cost of living index of 200.27 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 81301, 59.69% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 23.55% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 81301 is 3.37%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 18.76% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.