81138 ZIP Code — Jaroso, CO
Costilla County, Colorado
ZIP code 81138 is located in Jaroso, Colorado, within Costilla County. It covers approximately 20.10 square miles and serves a population of 39 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
39
population
20.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81138 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81138
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jaroso | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.0026 |
| Longitude | -105.6236 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 68.1% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.7% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.4% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
39
Population
2
People per sq mi
64.9
Median age
$18,125
Median household income
$16,762
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
52.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
37
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
55–59
2
9
60–64
7
3
65–74
2
7
75–84
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 39 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 18 | 46.2% |
| Median age | 64.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Two or more races
59%
White
41%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 23 | 59% |
| White | 16 | 41% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 68.1% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.7% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.4% | 9.6% |
$10k–$15k
38.2%
$15k–$25k
47.1%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 38.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 47.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| Median income | $18,125 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$500k–$1M
72.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter occupied | 47.1% |
| Vacant | 35.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.1% |
| Wood | 38.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 14.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 47.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 38.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18 | 52.9% |
| Average household size | 1.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 23.8% | 27.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 76.2% | 72.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
41.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
59.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 59.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
76.2%
Construction
23.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 76.2% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.8% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 85.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 16.2% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 48.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 41.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 87.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 16 | 41.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 41.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23 | 59.0% |
| Born in same state | 23 | 59.0% |
| Born in different state | 5 | 12.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 41.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 87.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81138
What city is ZIP code 81138 in?
ZIP code 81138 is primarily assigned to Jaroso, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81138 in?
ZIP code 81138 falls within Costilla County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81138 have a large retiree population?
85% of households in ZIP code 81138 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 81138 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 81138 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 81138?
Approximately 41% of households in ZIP code 81138 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81138?
The median household income in ZIP code 81138 is $18,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81138 in?
ZIP code 81138 observes the MST timezone.