81087 ZIP Code — Vilas, CO
Baca County, Colorado
ZIP code 81087 is located in Vilas, Colorado, within Baca County. It covers approximately 30.01 square miles and serves a population of 141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
141
population
30.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81087 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81087
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vilas | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 141 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3392 |
| Longitude | -102.4318 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 719 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 66.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 9.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
141
Population
5
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,411
Per capita income
$66,700
Median home value
$425
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
31.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
58
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
5
2
5–9
2
8
10–14
9
6
15–19
6
3
25–34
3
20
35–44
21
9
45–54
9
1
55–59
1
6
60–64
6
10
65–74
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 37 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 104 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.9%
Hispanic or Latino
19%
Other race
18.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Two or more races
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 19% |
| Other race | 32 | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 66.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 9.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
16.9%
$25k–$35k
18.5%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
4.6%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.0%
$50k–$100k
45.0%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,700 |
| Median rent / month | $425 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 21.7% |
| Single-family detached | 79.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 72.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.1% |
| 3 or more | 47.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.7% |
| Electricity | 3.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 36.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 14 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 21 | 32.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28 | 43.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Married | 42.2% | 40.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 13.6% |
| Divorced | 20.0% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
40.4%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 52.6% |
| High school | 9 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 10.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
20.3%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.9%
Construction
7.8%
Retail trade
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 7.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 25.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 12.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 20.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 9.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.0 |
Poverty
All people
31.9%
Under 18 years
45.9%
18 and over
26.9%
Married-couple families
29.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 7.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.0% |
| 65 and over | 5.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.6% |
| Public insurance | 65.2% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 132 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 130 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 130 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 67 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 9 | 6.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 5.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.1% |
| Internet access | 70.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81087
What city is ZIP code 81087 in?
ZIP code 81087 is primarily assigned to Vilas, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81087 in?
ZIP code 81087 falls within Baca County, Colorado.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81087?
32% of residents in ZIP code 81087 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81087?
The median home value in ZIP code 81087 is $66,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 81087?
ZIP code 81087 has an estimated population of 141 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 81087 in?
ZIP code 81087 observes the MST timezone.