81301 ZIP Code, Durango, CO
81301 is a ZIP code in Durango, Colorado — mostly in La Plata County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in San Juan County. It covers 755 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81332, 81433 and 81323. 29,774 people live here in 13,643 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $83,943, below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Durango, CO
- County: La Plata County
- Land area: 755 sq mi
- Population: 29,774
- Median household income: $83,943
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,774 |
| Households | 13,643 |
| Median household income | $83,943 |
| Income per person | $51,582 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Homeowners | 64.9% |
| Median home value | $695,800 |
| Median rent | $1,535 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 11.1% |
| $200K+ | 13.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 23.3% |
| Rented | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 17.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.3% |
| Townhome | 8.5% |
| 2–4 units | 11.2% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 10.3% |
| Mobile / other | 7.1% |
Businesses in 81301
1,628 business establishments with 13,700 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 232
- Retail Trade: 198
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 191
- Accommodation and Food Services: 179
- Construction: 176
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 147
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 130
- Finance and Insurance: 78
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81332 — Rico town, CO (15 mi)
- 81433 — Silverton town, CO (18.8 mi)
- 81323 — Dolores town, CO (20.5 mi)
- 81122 — Bayfield town, CO (22.1 mi)
- 81426 — Ophir town, CO (23.3 mi)
- 81435 — Mountain Village town, CO (24.1 mi)
Areas that include 81301
- Durango, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- La Plata County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- San Juan County ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in La Plata County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in La Plata County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in La Plata County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in La Plata County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in La Plata County
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in La Plata County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in La Plata County
- No. 4 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) 81301, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81301 in?
- 81301 is a Durango, CO mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Durango; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81301 in?
- 81301 is mostly in La Plata County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in San Juan County.
- What is the population of 81301?
- About 29,774 people (±867), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,760.
- What is the median household income in 81301?
- $83,943 (±$6,096), 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 81301?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81301 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81301?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81332 (15 mi, Rico), 81433 (18.8 mi, Silverton), 81323 (20.5 mi, Dolores), 81122 (22.1 mi, Bayfield), 81426 (23.3 mi, Ophir) and 81435 (24.1 mi, Mountain Village).
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