81133 ZIP Code — Fort Garland, CO

Costilla County, Colorado

ZIP code 81133 is located in Fort Garland, Colorado, within Costilla County. It covers approximately 401.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81133

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 $222,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,146. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 81133 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,109

population

401.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81133 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81133

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81133. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Garland	Acceptable
Fort Garland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81055 La Veta (14.2 mi) 81123 Blanca (14.6 mi) 81040 Gardner (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,109
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	401.46 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.4745
Longitude	-105.3396
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	65.9%	68.1%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	6.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,109

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$41,146

Median household income

$24,494

Per capita income

$222,900

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

31.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

614

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

125

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	22.5%
18 and over	859	77.5%
65 and over	286	25.8%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Two or more races 13.1%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	898	69.8%
Hispanic or Latino	178	13.8%
Two or more races	169	13.1%
Other race	22	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	68.1%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	6.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 18.3%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.3%
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$41,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,900
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	26.0%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	44.6%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	52	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	144	31.3%
Households with children under 18	159	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	43.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	23.8%
Married	62.0%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.9%	9.8%
Divorced	6.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.9%
Kindergarten	30	13.2%
Elementary school	144	63.4%
High school	31	13.7%
College / grad school	4	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.3%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Professional & management 6.2%

Retail trade 5.9%

Information 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	0.9%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	34.2%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 31.2%

Under 18 years 33.6%

18 and over 30.5%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.0%
Public insurance	71.1%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,079	97.3%
Spanish	41	3.8%
Other Indo-European	41	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,040	93.8%
Born in same state	1,026	92.5%
Born in different state	466	42.0%
Foreign born	14	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	69	6.2%
Not a US citizen	33	47.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	8%
Arab	38	3.4%
French	37	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	1.1%
Polish	12	1.1%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81133

What city is ZIP code 81133 in?

ZIP code 81133 is primarily assigned to Fort Garland, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81133 in?

ZIP code 81133 falls within Costilla County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81133?

31% of residents in ZIP code 81133 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81133 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 81133 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81133 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 81133 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81133 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 81133 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81133 in?

ZIP code 81133 observes the MST timezone.