81140 ZIP Code — La Jara, CO
Conejos County, Colorado
ZIP code 81140 is located in La Jara, Colorado, within Conejos County. It covers approximately 286.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,032 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
About ZIP code 81140
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $44,082.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
2,032
population
286.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81140
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Jara | Acceptable |
| La Jara | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
81120 Antonito (9.7 mi)
81102 Alamosa (16.2 mi)
81151 Sanford (17.5 mi)
81144 Monte Vista (19.1 mi)
81101 Alamosa (19.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,032 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 286.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2840 |
| Longitude | -106.0593 |
| 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 | 65.5% | 65.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 7.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
2,032
Population
7
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$44,082
Median household income
$24,483
Per capita income
$199,600
Median home value
$682
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
736
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
74
Under 5
86
80
5–9
92
98
10–14
114
62
15–19
71
54
20–24
63
97
25–34
113
124
35–44
143
74
45–54
86
39
55–59
45
76
60–64
88
85
65–74
99
75
75–84
86
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 653 | 32.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,379 | 67.9% |
| 65 and over | 353 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic or Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
13.1%
Other race
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,547 | 63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 423 | 17.2% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 139 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.5% | 65.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 7.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
17.6%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
10.1%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $44,082 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
23.0%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,600 |
| Median rent / month | $682 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 20.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.8% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 33.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 373 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 26 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 114 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 237 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 253 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 232 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 24.5% |
| Married | 62.2% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 17.8% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 28 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 285 | 52.3% |
| High school | 102 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 103 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Retail trade
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Public administration
11.2%
Construction
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Other services
2.2%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Professional & management
2.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.5% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 32.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.6% |
| Government | 21.5% |
| Self-employed | 12.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
28.8%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
53.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 36.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 111 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 53.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.2% |
| Public insurance | 55.2% |
| No insurance | 15.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,872 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 96 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 82 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,996 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,960 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,427 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 36 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 36 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 21 | 58.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 273 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 212 | 10.4% |
| Dutch | 101 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 64 | 3.1% |
| English | 24 | 1.2% |
| German | 10 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 85.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81140
What city is ZIP code 81140 in?
ZIP code 81140 is primarily assigned to La Jara, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81140 in?
ZIP code 81140 falls within Conejos County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81140 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 81140 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81140?
17% of residents in ZIP code 81140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 81140 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81140 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81140?
The median household income in ZIP code 81140 is $44,082, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81140 in?
ZIP code 81140 observes the MST timezone.