81132 ZIP Code — Del Norte, CO

Rio Grande County, Colorado

ZIP code 81132 is located in Del Norte, Colorado, within Rio Grande County. It covers approximately 701.65 square miles and serves a population of 3,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81132

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 $156,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,333. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81132 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,278

population

701.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81132 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81132

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81132. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Del Norte	Acceptable
Del Norte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81154 South Fork (7.5 mi) 81144 Monte Vista (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,278
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	701.65 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.6399
Longitude	-106.4661
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	60.9%	55.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	26.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,278

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$45,333

Median household income

$29,140

Per capita income

$156,100

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,473

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

179

Under 5

150

5–9

129

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

127

279

35–44

234

175

45–54

147

55–59

165

60–64

137

306

65–74

255

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	779	23.8%
18 and over	2,499	76.2%
65 and over	806	24.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,755	78.4%
Two or more races	330	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	237	6.7%
Other race	92	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	2%
Black or African American	15	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	55.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	26.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$45,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,100
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	21.1%
Solar	4.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	600	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	79	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	460	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	333	22.6%
Households with children under 18	358	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	604	41.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	18.7%
Married	47.9%	53.6%
Separated	6.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.1%	13.0%
Divorced	23.4%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	10.0%
Kindergarten	8	1.3%
Elementary school	345	55.4%
High school	91	14.6%
College / grad school	117	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Other services 8.4%

Retail trade 7.8%

Public administration 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,949	90.0%
Spanish	75	2.5%
Other Indo-European	75	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,255	99.3%
Born in same state	3,237	98.7%
Born in different state	2,196	67.0%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	17.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	349	10.6%
Italian	223	6.8%
Arab	158	4.8%
Polish	142	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.5%
English	10	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81132

What city is ZIP code 81132 in?

ZIP code 81132 is primarily assigned to Del Norte, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81132 in?

ZIP code 81132 falls within Rio Grande County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81132 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 81132 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81132 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81132 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81132 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 81132 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81132?

The median home value in ZIP code 81132 is $156,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 81132 in?

ZIP code 81132 observes the MST timezone.