81124 ZIP Code — Capulin, CO

Conejos County, Colorado

ZIP code 81124 is located in Capulin, Colorado, within Conejos County. It covers approximately 2.92 square miles and serves a population of 356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $82,262. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 53% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81124 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

356

population

2.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81124

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City	Status
Capulin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	356
Population density	122 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	2.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.2917
Longitude	-106.1294
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	65.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

356

Population

122

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$82,262

Median household income

$12,861

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

48.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	36.2%
18 and over	227	63.8%
65 and over	39	11.0%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37%

Other race 31.7%

White 12.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	209	37%
Other race	179	31.7%
White	69	12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	10.4%
Two or more races	47	8.3%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	65.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 47.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	47.4%
Median income	$82,262

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	4.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	27.6%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	25.0%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	27.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	75.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	77.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	22.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	40	52.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	25.0%
Average household size	4.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.4%	22.5%
Married	68.1%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.2%
Divorced	28.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 56.4%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	48.4%
High school	30	48.4%
College / grad school	2	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 46.2%

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Retail trade 17.3%

Other services 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 30.0%

Married-couple families 32.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	52.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	26.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.1%
Public insurance	90.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	309	86.8%
Spanish	19	6.1%
Other Indo-European	19	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	354	99.4%
Born in same state	354	99.4%
Born in different state	291	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81124

What city is ZIP code 81124 in?

ZIP code 81124 is primarily assigned to Capulin, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81124 in?

ZIP code 81124 falls within Conejos County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81124 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 81124 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 81124 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 81124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81124?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81124?

19% of residents in ZIP code 81124 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 81124 in?

ZIP code 81124 observes the MST timezone.