81121 ZIP Code — Arboles, CO

Archuleta County, Colorado

ZIP code 81121 is located in Arboles, Colorado, within Archuleta County. It covers approximately 4.48 square miles and serves a population of 357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81121

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 81121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

357

population

4.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arboles	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	357
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	4.48 sq mi
Water area	1.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.1235
Longitude	-107.4096
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	43.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	35.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	15.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.8%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

357

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$24,246

Per capita income

$218,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	11.2%
18 and over	317	88.8%
65 and over	80	22.4%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33.6%

White 27.5%

Two or more races 22.1%

Other race 14.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	181	33.6%
White	148	27.5%
Two or more races	119	22.1%
Other race	79	14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	43.3%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	35.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	15.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.8%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 31.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	52.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	31.5%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	79.4%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	20	15.9%
Households with children under 18	24	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	46.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	9.4%
Married	68.5%	69.8%
Separated	1.7%	3.1%
Widowed	3.4%	14.6%
Divorced	10.6%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 34.8%

HS graduate 9.6%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	18.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	16.7%
High school	19	39.6%
College / grad school	12	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 18.3%

Retail trade 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.0%

Construction 11.7%

Professional & management 10.8%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.3%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	43.5%
65 and over	70.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	29.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	348	97.5%
Spanish	15	4.3%
Other Indo-European	15	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	347	97.2%
Born in same state	347	97.2%
Born in different state	228	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	7%
Italian	22	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81121

What city is ZIP code 81121 in?

ZIP code 81121 is primarily assigned to Arboles, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81121 in?

ZIP code 81121 falls within Archuleta County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81121 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 81121 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81121 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 81121 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81121 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 81121 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81121?

ZIP code 81121 has an estimated population of 357 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81121 in?

ZIP code 81121 observes the MST timezone.