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Rio Grande County
Center, CO
81125
81125 ZIP Code — Center, CO
Rio Grande County, Colorado
ZIP code 81125 is located in
Center ,
Colorado ,
within Rio Grande County .
It covers approximately 262.68 square miles and serves a population of
3,562 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 719 .
About ZIP code 81125
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $52,533. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 81125 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
3,562
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
262.68 sq mi
Water area
0.48 sq mi
Latitude
37.8222
Longitude
-106.0942
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
719
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
55.6%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
29.4%
26.0%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
16.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.2%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$52,533
Median household income
$129,600
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 794 22.3% 18 and over 2,768 77.7% 65 and over 516 14.5% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 2,727 66.6% Hispanic or Latino 532 13% Two or more races 509 12.4% Other race 182 4.4% Black or African American 96 2.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 48 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
55.6%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
29.4%
26.0%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
16.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.2%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.6% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 19.1% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 24.7% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 13.9% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $52,533
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $129,600 Median rent / month $614 Owner occupied 58.2% Renter occupied 41.8% Vacant 4.2% Single-family detached 69.0% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 18.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 8.2% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 22.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 47.7% 4 bedrooms 18.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 47.4% 3 or more 24.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.6% Electricity 20.8% Propane / LP gas 20.3% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 17.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 827 52.2% Cohabiting couple 51 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 304 19.2% Female householder, no spouse 403 25.4% Households with children under 18 622 39.2% Households with seniors (65+) 460 29.0% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.8% 20.2% Married 53.4% 58.2% Separated 0.4% 2.6% Widowed 2.0% 4.9% Divorced 9.3% 14.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.1% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 77 9.0% Kindergarten 14 1.6% Elementary school 377 44.1% High school 230 26.9% College / grad school 156 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Agriculture & mining
19.7%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Public administration
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Professional & management
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.4% Service 5.9% Sales & office 25.3% Natural resources & construction 24.0% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.5% Government 18.9% Self-employed 7.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.5% Carpool 18.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 10.3% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 15.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
44.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.8% Retirement income 11.7% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 17.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 27.7% High cholesterol 29.0% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 20.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 4.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 19.2% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 28.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.5% Visited dentist 50.8% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 115 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 9.2% Under 18 1.1% 18–64 years 9.6% 65 and over 20.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.1% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 18.5% Uninsured under 19 16.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,368 94.6% Spanish 294 8.7% Other Indo-European 281 8.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 13 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,169 89.0% Born in same state 3,107 87.2% Born in different state 2,263 63.5% Foreign born 62 1.7% Naturalized citizen 393 11.0% Not a US citizen 112 28.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 136 3.8% French 105 2.9% Italian 97 2.7%
Ancestry Count % English 36 1% Polish 17 0.5% Dutch 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81125
What city is ZIP code 81125 in?
ZIP code 81125 is primarily assigned to Center, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81125 in?
ZIP code 81125 falls within Saguache County, Colorado.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81125?
16% of residents in ZIP code 81125 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81125?
The median home value in ZIP code 81125 is $129,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 81125?
ZIP code 81125 has an estimated population of 3,562 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81125?
The median household income in ZIP code 81125 is $52,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81125 in?
ZIP code 81125 observes the MST timezone.
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