Alamosa County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 4 ZIP codes · 3 cities
4
ZIP codes
16,547
population (2021)
+7.1%
pop change since 2010
08003
FIPS code
Alamosa County ZIP code map
About Alamosa County
Alamosa County is located in Colorado and contains 4 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,547 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.1% from 15,445 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alamosa County is 08003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,547 |
| 2010 population | 15,445 |
| Change | +7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08003 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alamosa County
ZIP codes for Alamosa County, CO (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81101 | Alamosa | Alamosa | View map |
| 81102 | Alamosa | Alamosa | View map |
| 81136 | Hooper | Alamosa | View map |
| 81146 | Mosca | Alamosa | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,505
Population
32.5
Median age
$52,592
Median household income
$28,675
Per capita income
$198,933
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
59.7%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,340
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
523
Under 5
455
659
5–9
572
601
10–14
522
907
15–19
788
893
20–24
776
1,206
25–34
1,048
1,070
35–44
930
753
45–54
654
419
55–59
365
534
60–64
464
847
65–74
736
300
75–84
260
119
85+
104
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,965 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,540 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,366 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.5%
Two or more races
14.2%
Other race
6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.6%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,149 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,499 | 17.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,837 | 14.2% |
| Other race | 1,221 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 713 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 356 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
24.3%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $52,592 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.3%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
21.7%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,933 |
| Median rent / month | $763 |
| Owner occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter occupied | 40.3% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 30.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 33.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.8% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.0% |
| Wood | 18.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,805 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 364 | 16.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,538 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,773 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,912 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,827 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.5% | 31.7% |
| Married | 40.6% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
29.6%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 253 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 334 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,777 | 50.7% |
| High school | 730 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,868 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
27.9%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Construction
15.9%
Retail trade
8.7%
Other services
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Manufacturing
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 8.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 38.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 17.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
39.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 650 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.9% |
| Public insurance | 48.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,527 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 816 | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 724 | 8.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,723 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,583 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,946 | 58.2% |
| Foreign born | 140 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 782 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 360 | 22.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,063 | 12.5% |
| French | 1,350 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 319 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 238 | 1.4% |
| English | 195 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.2% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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