81147 ZIP Code, Pagosa Springs, CO
81147 is a ZIP code in Pagosa Springs, Colorado — mostly in Archuleta County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Hinsdale and Mineral counties. It covers 1,355 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81122. 13,091 people live here in 5,605 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $84,270, below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 51.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pagosa Springs, CO
- County: Archuleta County
- Land area: 1,355 sq mi
- Population: 13,091
- Median household income: $84,270
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,091 |
| Households | 5,605 |
| Median household income | $84,270 |
| Income per person | $46,051 |
| Median age | 51.9 |
| Homeowners | 80.1% |
| Median home value | $486,000 |
| Median rent | $1,448 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 21.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 11.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 9.5% |
| 55–64 | 17.8% |
| 65–74 | 19.5% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.2% |
| Owned outright | 20.8% |
| Rented | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 40.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.9% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.2% |
| 5–19 units | 7.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 9.1% |
Businesses in 81147
563 business establishments with 4,092 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 105
- Retail Trade: 83
- Accommodation and Food Services: 68
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 60
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 46
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 44
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 34
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81122 — Bayfield town, CO (24.9 mi)
Areas that include 81147
- Pagosa Springs, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Piedra, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Archuleta County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Hinsdale County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81147, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81147 in?
- 81147 is a Pagosa Springs, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81147 in?
- 81147 is mostly in Archuleta County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Hinsdale and Mineral counties.
- What is the population of 81147?
- About 13,091 people (±312), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,615.
- What is the median household income in 81147?
- $84,270 (±$5,987), 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 81147?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81147 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81147?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81122 (24.9 mi, Bayfield).
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