81131 ZIP Code, Crestone, CO
81131 is a ZIP code in Crestone, Colorado in Saguache County. It covers 373 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81136, 81146 and 81125. 1,051 people live here in 775 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $45,156, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 64.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Crestone, CO
- County: Saguache County
- Land area: 373 sq mi
- Population: 1,051
- Median household income: $45,156
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,051 |
| Households | 775 |
| Median household income | $45,156 |
| Income per person | $94,240 |
| Median age | 64.9 |
| Homeowners | 76.3% |
| Median home value | $333,500 |
| Median rent | $1,643 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 1.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.8% |
| $10–15K | 24.1% |
| $15–25K | 3.4% |
| $25–35K | 0.1% |
| $35–50K | 23.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.2% |
| $75–100K | 2.3% |
| $100–150K | 7.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.7% |
| 10–19 | 0.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 2.1% |
| 55–64 | 21.1% |
| 65–74 | 36.0% |
| 75+ | 13.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.9% |
| Owned outright | 39.3% |
| Rented | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.9% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.8% |
Businesses in 81131
50 business establishments with 198 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Construction: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Educational Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81136 — Hooper town, CO (12.5 mi)
- 81146 (15.2 mi)
- 81125 — Center town, CO (21.6 mi)
- 81252 — Silver Cliff town, CO (21.8 mi)
- 81143 — Moffat town, CO (22.3 mi)
Areas that include 81131
- Crestone, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saguache County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Saguache County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Saguache County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Saguache County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Saguache County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Saguache County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Saguache County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Saguache County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81131, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81131 in?
- 81131 is a Crestone, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81131 in?
- 81131 is in Saguache County.
- What is the population of 81131?
- About 1,051 people (±226), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,510.
- What is the median household income in 81131?
- $45,156 (±$17,496), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81131?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81131 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81131?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81136 (12.5 mi, Hooper), 81146 (15.2 mi), 81125 (21.6 mi, Center), 81252 (21.8 mi, Silver Cliff) and 81143 (22.3 mi, Moffat).
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