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Conejos County
Romeo, CO
81148
81148 ZIP Code — Romeo, CO
Conejos County, Colorado
ZIP code 81148 is located in
Romeo ,
Colorado ,
within Conejos County .
It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of
365 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 719 .
About ZIP code 81148
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $40,000. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 81148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Romeo
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
365
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
0.23 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
37.1671
Longitude
-105.9919
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
719
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.0%
65.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
15.9%
25.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
7.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$40,000
Median household income
$105,200
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 81 22.2% 18 and over 284 77.8% 65 and over 62 17.0% Median age 38.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Group Count % White 165 31.4% Hispanic or Latino 161 30.6% Two or more races 113 21.5% Other race 67 12.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 3.4% Asian 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.0%
65.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
15.9%
25.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
7.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.0% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 28.1% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 6.9% $100k–$150k 6.9% $150k–$200k 3.1% Median income $40,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $105,200 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 79.4% Renter occupied 20.6% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 65.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 16.4% 1980–1989 19.7% 1970–1979 23.5% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 15.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 33.3% 3 bedrooms 53.6% 4 bedrooms 8.7% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.1% 1 vehicle 14.4% 2 vehicles 30.6% 3 or more 51.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.9% Electricity 14.4% Wood 33.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 58 36.3% Cohabiting couple 4 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 68 42.5% Female householder, no spouse 30 18.8% Households with children under 18 47 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 52 32.5% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.5% 31.0% Married 35.9% 46.9% Separated 15.8% 2.7% Widowed 11.4% 7.1% Divorced 11.4% 12.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.2%
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.0% Bachelor's or higher 9.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 6 6.9% Elementary school 44 50.6% High school 13 14.9% College / grad school 24 27.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.1%
Agriculture & mining
14.5%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Public administration
7.2%
Education & healthcare
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.3% Service 19.9% Sales & office 26.5% Natural resources & construction 30.7% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.1% Government 12.0% Self-employed 1.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 15.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.9% Retirement income 11.3% Supplemental Security 6.3% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 16.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 28.1% High cholesterol 29.7% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 21.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 5.6% Cancer 4.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.1% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 29.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 29.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 65.5% Visited dentist 49.9% Cholesterol screening 86.0% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 23.6% Under 18 4.9% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 64.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.4% Public insurance 62.5% No insurance 15.9% Uninsured under 19 6.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 347 95.1% Spanish 49 14.1% Other Indo-European 49 14.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 309 84.7% Born in same state 309 84.7% Born in different state 246 67.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 56 15.3% Not a US citizen 34 60.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 7 1.9% English 5 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 3 0.8% Dutch 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.8% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81148
What city is ZIP code 81148 in?
ZIP code 81148 is primarily assigned to Romeo, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81148 in?
ZIP code 81148 falls within Conejos County, Colorado.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81148?
25% of residents in ZIP code 81148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81148?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 81148 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 81148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81148?
The median home value in ZIP code 81148 is $105,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 81148 in?
ZIP code 81148 observes the MST timezone.
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