81137 ZIP Code — Ignacio, CO

La Plata County, Colorado

ZIP code 81137 is located in Ignacio, Colorado, within La Plata County. It covers approximately 258.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81137

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 $298,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,526. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,495

population

258.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ignacio	Acceptable
Ignacio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81303 Durango (13.8 mi) 87419 Navajo Dam (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,495
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	258.24 sq mi
Water area	6.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.1074
Longitude	-107.6316
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	46.4%	37.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	25.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	7.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,495

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$60,526

Median household income

$34,127

Per capita income

$298,500

Median home value

$1,017

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,939

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

109

113

5–9

111

237

10–14

231

177

15–19

174

224

20–24

220

261

25–34

255

347

35–44

339

403

45–54

394

204

55–59

200

201

60–64

196

326

65–74

318

128

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,140	20.7%
18 and over	4,355	79.3%
65 and over	987	18.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 7.1%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,857	65%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,054	17.8%
Hispanic or Latino	437	7.4%
Two or more races	422	7.1%
Other race	137	2.3%
Asian	19	0.3%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	37.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	25.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	7.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$60,526

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,500
Median rent / month	$1,017
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	46.9%
Wood	9.0%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,062	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	89	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	455	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	548	25.4%
Households with children under 18	547	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	781	36.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	31.6%
Married	50.7%	48.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%
Widowed	4.7%	8.0%
Divorced	15.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	7.0%
Kindergarten	60	5.3%
Elementary school	512	45.0%
High school	312	27.4%
College / grad school	173	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Construction 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Retail trade 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	30.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.3%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,274	96.0%
Spanish	139	2.6%
Other Indo-European	47	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,428	98.8%
Born in same state	5,407	98.4%
Born in different state	3,056	55.6%
Foreign born	21	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.2%
Not a US citizen	31	46.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	519	9.4%
French	478	8.7%
Arab	119	2.2%
Polish	60	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	0.4%
Dutch	17	0.3%
English	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81137

What city is ZIP code 81137 in?

ZIP code 81137 is primarily assigned to Ignacio, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81137 in?

ZIP code 81137 falls within La Plata County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81137?

15% of residents in ZIP code 81137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81137 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 81137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 81137?

ZIP code 81137 has an estimated population of 5,495 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81137?

The median home value in ZIP code 81137 is $298,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 81137 in?

ZIP code 81137 observes the MST timezone.