81301 ZIP Code — Durango, CO
La Plata County, Colorado
ZIP code 81301 is located in Durango, Colorado, within La Plata County. It covers approximately 755.40 square miles and serves a population of 29,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81301
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $584,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $80,346.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
29,894
population
755.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81301 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81301
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durango | Acceptable |
| Durango | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,894 |
| Population density | 40 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 755.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.4299 |
| Longitude | -107.8477 |
| 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 | 35.8% | 37.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 25.6% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 7.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,894
Population
40
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$80,346
Median household income
$46,088
Per capita income
$584,700
Median home value
$1,382
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
12,091
Housing units
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
619
Under 5
598
729
5–9
706
665
10–14
644
1,067
15–19
1,032
1,281
20–24
1,238
1,830
25–34
1,769
2,168
35–44
2,097
1,719
45–54
1,662
1,069
55–59
1,034
1,111
60–64
1,074
1,928
65–74
1,864
796
75–84
770
216
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,721 | 15.8% |
| 18 and over | 25,173 | 84.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,782 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,375 | 81.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,905 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,843 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,260 | 4% |
| Other race | 374 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 37.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 25.6% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 7.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $80,346 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
4.8%
$300k–$500k
21.6%
$500k–$1M
51.1%
$1M+
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $584,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,382 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 23.0% |
| Single-family detached | 54.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.1% |
| Electricity | 22.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,034 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 749 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,806 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,095 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,751 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,935 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 29.9% |
| Married | 49.1% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
14.5%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
37.6%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 482 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 293 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,019 | 28.7% |
| High school | 1,165 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,074 | 43.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Retail trade
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Professional & management
11.7%
Construction
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.0% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
42.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.5% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 14.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.1% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,553 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 21.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,677 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 195 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 39 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,249 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,601 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 9,633 | 32.2% |
| Foreign born | 648 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 645 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 448 | 69.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,968 | 16.6% |
| French | 4,260 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 992 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 586 | 2% |
| English | 498 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 233 | 0.8% |
| German | 167 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81301
What city is ZIP code 81301 in?
ZIP code 81301 is primarily assigned to Durango, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81301 in?
ZIP code 81301 falls within La Plata County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81301?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81301?
The median home value in ZIP code 81301 is $584,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 81301?
ZIP code 81301 has an estimated population of 29,894 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81301?
The median household income in ZIP code 81301 is $80,346, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81301 in?
ZIP code 81301 observes the MST timezone.