Rio Grande County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
11,408
population (2021)
-4.8%
pop change since 2010
08105
FIPS code
Rio Grande County ZIP code map
About Rio Grande County
Rio Grande County is located in Colorado and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,408 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.8% from 11,982 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rio Grande County is 08105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,408 |
| 2010 population | 11,982 |
| Change | -4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08105 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rio Grande County
ZIP codes for Rio Grande County, CO (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81125 | Center | Rio Grande | View map |
| 81132 | Del Norte | Rio Grande | View map |
| 81135 | Homelake | Rio Grande | View map |
| 81144 | Monte Vista | Rio Grande | View map |
| 81154 | South Fork | Rio Grande | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,247
Population
41.9
Median age
$57,709
Median household income
$33,927
Per capita income
$226,367
Median home value
$801
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
5,577
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
324
Under 5
302
275
5–9
257
485
10–14
453
290
15–19
270
313
20–24
292
482
25–34
449
1,073
35–44
1,002
564
45–54
526
369
55–59
344
430
60–64
402
742
65–74
693
325
75–84
303
146
85+
136
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,481 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,766 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,345 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.9%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
11.4%
Other race
5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,733 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,998 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,514 | 11.4% |
| Other race | 766 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $57,709 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
26.4%
$300k–$500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,367 |
| Median rent / month | $801 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 34.0% |
| Single-family detached | 75.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 20.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 18.6% |
| Solar | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,192 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 371 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 850 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,123 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,269 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,668 | 40.9% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 19.5% |
| Married | 54.5% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 224 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,285 | 45.7% |
| High school | 547 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 492 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Public administration
8.5%
Retail trade
7.8%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.7%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.6% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
9.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 547 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.6% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,621 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 363 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 363 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,961 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 10,831 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,156 | 55.3% |
| Foreign born | 130 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 286 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 28.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 994 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 764 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 337 | 3% |
| Polish | 222 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 84 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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