81137 ZIP Code, Ignacio, CO
81137 is a ZIP code in Ignacio, Colorado — mostly in La Plata County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in San Juan and Archuleta counties. It covers 258 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87419, 81121 and 81303. 5,571 people live here in 2,231 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $63,860, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 46.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ignacio, CO
- County: La Plata County
- Land area: 258 sq mi
- Population: 5,571
- Median household income: $63,860
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,571 |
| Households | 2,231 |
| Median household income | $63,860 |
| Income per person | $37,411 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $335,300 |
| Median rent | $1,147 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% |
| Broadband internet | 76.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 10.3% |
| $35–50K | 17.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 14.7% |
| $150–200K | 8.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 37.3% |
| Rented | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.8% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 35.3% |
Businesses in 81137
88 business establishments with 612 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Retail Trade: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Manufacturing: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87419 — Navajo Dam CDP, NM (9.3 mi)
- 81121 — Arboles CDP, CO (11 mi)
- 81303 — Durango city, CO (14.2 mi)
- 81122 — Bayfield town, CO (17.8 mi)
- 87410 — Aztec city, NM (20.5 mi)
Areas that include 81137
- Ignacio, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Arboles, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Southern Ute, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- La Plata County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in La Plata County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in La Plata County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in La Plata County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in La Plata County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in La Plata County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in La Plata County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in La Plata County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in La Plata County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81137, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81137 in?
- 81137 is a Ignacio, CO mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Southern Ute and 3% lies inside Middle Mesa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81137 in?
- 81137 is mostly in La Plata County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in San Juan and Archuleta counties.
- What is the population of 81137?
- About 5,571 people (±581), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,094.
- What is the median household income in 81137?
- $63,860 (±$7,479), 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 81137?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81137 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81137?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87419 (9.3 mi, Navajo Dam), 81121 (11 mi, Arboles), 81303 (14.2 mi, Durango), 81122 (17.8 mi, Bayfield) and 87410 (20.5 mi, Aztec).
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