81122 ZIP Code — Bayfield, CO

La Plata County, Colorado

ZIP code 81122 is located in Bayfield, Colorado, within La Plata County. It covers approximately 481.53 square miles and serves a population of 9,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81122

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,857. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81122 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,125

population

481.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bayfield	Acceptable
Bayfield	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,125
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	481.53 sq mi
Water area	4.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.3773
Longitude	-107.4707
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	37.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	25.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.1%	7.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

9,125

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$100,857

Median household income

$49,581

Per capita income

$404,500

Median home value

$1,426

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,717

Housing units

40.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

236

Under 5

212

277

5–9

249

404

10–14

364

196

15–19

177

131

20–24

118

635

25–34

571

589

35–44

530

712

45–54

640

344

55–59

309

504

60–64

453

526

65–74

473

188

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,981	21.7%
18 and over	7,144	78.3%
65 and over	1,474	16.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,236	84.9%
Hispanic or Latino	577	5.9%
Two or more races	353	3.6%
Other race	342	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	1.9%
Asian	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	37.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	25.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.1%	7.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$100,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 47.9%

$500k–$1M 27.4%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$404,500
Median rent / month	$1,426
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.8%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	10.2%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,081	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	266	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	652	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	623	17.2%
Households with children under 18	1,000	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,178	32.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	16.6%
Married	58.7%	59.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%
Widowed	0.2%	9.5%
Divorced	16.3%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	4.2%
Kindergarten	86	4.4%
Elementary school	1,054	53.8%
High school	399	20.4%
College / grad school	339	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 11.0%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.4%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	672	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,677	95.1%
Spanish	107	1.2%
Other Indo-European	94	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,026	98.9%
Born in same state	8,954	98.1%
Born in different state	3,660	40.1%
Foreign born	72	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.1%
Not a US citizen	89	89.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,591	17.4%
French	1,374	15.1%
Arab	347	3.8%
Dutch	112	1.2%
Polish	107	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	97	1.1%
German	28	0.3%
Irish	11	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81122

What city is ZIP code 81122 in?

ZIP code 81122 is primarily assigned to Bayfield, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81122 in?

ZIP code 81122 falls within La Plata County, Colorado.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81122?

The median home value in ZIP code 81122 is $404,500.

Does ZIP code 81122 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 81122 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81122?

ZIP code 81122 has an estimated population of 9,125 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81122?

The median household income in ZIP code 81122 is $100,857, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81122 in?

ZIP code 81122 observes the MST timezone.