81131 ZIP Code — Crestone, CO

Saguache County, Colorado

ZIP code 81131 is located in Crestone, Colorado, within Saguache County. It covers approximately 373.02 square miles and serves a population of 998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81131

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 $287,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,152) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 74% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81131 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

998

population

373.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crestone	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	998
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	373.02 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	37.9489
Longitude	-105.6664
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	58.6%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

998

Population

People per sq mi

65.7

Median age

$53,152

Median household income

$73,208

Per capita income

$287,500

Median home value

$1,245

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

44.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

231

65–74

211

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	6.3%
18 and over	935	93.7%
65 and over	534	53.5%
Median age	65.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	955	95.7%
Two or more races	43	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 24.4%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 0.2%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	24.4%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	0.2%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$53,152

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,500
Median rent / month	$1,245
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	37.2%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	52.7%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	49.7%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	28.6%
Solar	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	122	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	237	39.9%
Households with children under 18	45	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	394	66.3%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	0.5%
Married	57.9%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.5%
Divorced	13.4%	37.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 25.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	44.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	42.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	48	57.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 22.2%

Professional & management 15.6%

Public administration 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.8%
Service	0.3%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	7.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.5%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	37.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 87.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.9%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	14.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	67.0%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	971	97.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	979	98.1%
Born in same state	916	91.8%
Born in different state	225	22.5%
Foreign born	63	6.3%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	68.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	24%
Italian	113	11.3%
German	26	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.6%
Polish	13	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.5%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81131

What city is ZIP code 81131 in?

ZIP code 81131 is primarily assigned to Crestone, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81131 in?

ZIP code 81131 falls within Saguache County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81131 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 81131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81131 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 81131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81131?

23% of residents in ZIP code 81131 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 81131?

ZIP code 81131 has an estimated population of 998 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81131 in?

ZIP code 81131 observes the MST timezone.