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

Population
29,774
Unknown
Median Income
$83,943
Home Value
$695,800
Median Rent
$1,535
Median Age
43.10
Diversity Index
38.10
Low
Cost of Living
200.3
very high
Unemployment
3.4%

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.

Population & Age

Total Population
29,774
Median Age
43.10
Male Population
15,159
50.9%
Female Population
14,615
49.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.10 Low
White
84.0%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.0%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
3.8%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
9.4%
Other Race
1.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$83,943
Mean Household Income
$112,149
Per Capita Income
$51,582
Below Poverty Line
12.6%

This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$695,800
Median Rent
$1,535
Total Housing Units
16,568
Occupied Units
13,643
Vacant Units
2,925
17.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1991
Owner Occupied
64.9%
Renter Occupied
35.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 8.3x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 64.9% Renter 35.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 23.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
16,580
Employment Rate
96.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
63.1%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
18.8%

Cost of Living Index

200.3
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 81301 is 100.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in La Plata

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
81122 Bayfield 8,838 $93,714
81137 Ignacio 5,571 $63,860
81326 Hesperus 2,621 $80,089

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.