81143 ZIP Code — Moffat, CO

Saguache County, Colorado

ZIP code 81143 is located in Moffat, Colorado, within Saguache County. It covers approximately 379.91 square miles and serves a population of 766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81143

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,908. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 81143 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

766

population

379.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moffat	Acceptable
Moffat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81252 Westcliffe (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	766
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	379.91 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.0224
Longitude	-105.7782
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	61.8%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

766

Population

People per sq mi

58.6

Median age

$46,908

Median household income

$23,714

Per capita income

$133,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	20.2%
18 and over	611	79.8%
65 and over	243	31.7%
Median age	58.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	680	87.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	5.8%
Two or more races	36	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.4%
Other race	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$46,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	38.4%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	59.5%
Wood	14.2%
Solar	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	113	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	47	12.9%
Households with children under 18	99	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	52.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	11.0%
Married	41.6%	71.3%
Separated	2.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5.8%	7.1%
Divorced	23.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	42.8%
High school	80	55.2%
College / grad school	3	2.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.7%

Public administration 14.7%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Other services 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Information 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	34.4%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	5.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	23.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	33.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	63.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	760	99.2%
Spanish	16	2.1%
Other Indo-European	16	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	750	97.9%
Born in same state	740	96.6%
Born in different state	357	46.6%
Foreign born	10	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.1%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	146	19.1%
French	118	15.4%
Irish	8	1%
English	6	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.8%
Arab	4	0.5%
Polish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81143

What city is ZIP code 81143 in?

ZIP code 81143 is primarily assigned to Moffat, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81143 in?

ZIP code 81143 falls within Saguache County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81143 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 81143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81143 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 81143 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81143?

25% of residents in ZIP code 81143 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81143 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 81143 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81143 in?

ZIP code 81143 observes the MST timezone.