81147 ZIP Code — Pagosa Springs, CO
Archuleta County, Colorado
ZIP code 81147 is located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, within Archuleta County. It covers approximately 1,355.46 square miles and serves a population of 12,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81147
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 $438,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $67,313. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,879
population
1,355.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81147 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81147
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs | Acceptable |
| Pagosa Springs | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,879 |
| Population density | 12,879 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,355.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2331 |
| Longitude | -106.9546 |
| 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 | 43.4% | 43.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 15.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
12,879
Population
12,879
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$67,313
Median household income
$39,182
Per capita income
$438,000
Median home value
$1,186
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
7,835
Housing units
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
277
Under 5
281
400
5–9
406
304
10–14
308
287
15–19
292
207
20–24
211
595
25–34
605
819
35–44
831
642
45–54
652
452
55–59
458
706
60–64
716
1,186
65–74
1,205
414
75–84
420
102
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,326 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,553 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,430 | 26.6% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11.7%
Other race
10.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,410 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,704 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 1,509 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 278 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 43.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 15.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $67,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
27.9%
$1M+
6.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,186 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 40.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.8% |
| Wood | 12.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,429 | 62.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 302 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 496 | 9.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,229 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,166 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,374 | 43.5% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Married | 67.2% | 61.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 178 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,143 | 60.0% |
| High school | 351 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 147 | 7.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.9%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.5%
Construction
13.5%
Retail trade
10.9%
Other services
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Public administration
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 23.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.4% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 23.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 14.6% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 29.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 998 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.3% |
| Public insurance | 49.7% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,321 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 218 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 209 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,400 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 12,331 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,271 | 33.2% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 479 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 221 | 46.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,724 | 13.4% |
| French | 1,584 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 424 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 299 | 2.3% |
| English | 202 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 81 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81147
What city is ZIP code 81147 in?
ZIP code 81147 is primarily assigned to Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81147 in?
ZIP code 81147 falls within Archuleta County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81147 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 81147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81147 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 81147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81147?
The median home value in ZIP code 81147 is $438,000.
Does ZIP code 81147 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 81147 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 81147 in?
ZIP code 81147 observes the MST timezone.