81136 ZIP Code — Hooper, CO

Alamosa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81136 is located in Hooper, Colorado, within Alamosa County. It covers approximately 82.11 square miles and serves a population of 440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81136

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,700. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,103.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

440

population

82.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hooper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81146 Mosca (8.6 mi) 81125 Center (15.3 mi) 81102 Alamosa (16.4 mi) 81101 Alamosa (18 mi) 81144 Monte Vista (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	440
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	82.11 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.7073
Longitude	-105.8554
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	51.7%	60.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	24.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	12.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

440

Population

People per sq mi

22.9

Median age

$44,103

Median household income

$23,525

Per capita income

$192,700

Median home value

$677

Median monthly rent

43.4%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	31.6%
18 and over	301	68.4%
65 and over	38	8.6%
Median age	22.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Two or more races 11.8%

Other race 6.6%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	337	65.1%
Hispanic or Latino	78	15.1%
Two or more races	61	11.8%
Other race	34	6.6%
Black or African American	8	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	60.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	24.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	12.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 42.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	42.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$44,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,700
Median rent / month	$677
Owner occupied	43.4%
Renter occupied	56.6%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	32.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	60.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	27.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	54.1%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	30.2%
Cohabiting couple	64	40.3%
Male householder, no spouse	29	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	18	11.3%
Households with children under 18	85	53.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	13.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.4%	55.2%
Married	31.2%	31.4%
Separated	1.3%	2.3%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	7.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 17.3%

Some college, no degree 38.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	10.6%
Kindergarten	8	5.6%
Elementary school	83	58.5%
High school	25	17.6%
College / grad school	11	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.5%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Retail trade 12.3%

Other services 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	53.8%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.6%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.3%
Under 18	32.4%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	22.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	428	97.3%
Spanish	82	19.2%
Other Indo-European	82	19.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	344	78.2%
Born in same state	344	78.2%
Born in different state	250	56.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	96	21.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	8.4%
French	26	5.9%
English	10	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	1.8%
Polish	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81136

What city is ZIP code 81136 in?

ZIP code 81136 is primarily assigned to Hooper, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81136 in?

ZIP code 81136 falls within Alamosa County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81136 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 81136 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 81136 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 81136 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81136?

The median household income in ZIP code 81136 is $44,103, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81136?

The median home value in ZIP code 81136 is $192,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 81136 in?

ZIP code 81136 observes the MST timezone.