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Saguache County
Saguache, CO
81149
81149 ZIP Code — Saguache, CO
Saguache County, Colorado
ZIP code 81149 is located in
Saguache ,
Colorado ,
within Saguache County .
It covers approximately 661.26 square miles and serves a population of
1,019 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 719 .
About ZIP code 81149
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 $135,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,250. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 81149 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,019
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
661.26 sq mi
Water area
0.40 sq mi
Latitude
38.1326
Longitude
-106.4503
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
719
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
57.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
13.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$41,250
Median household income
$135,400
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 125 12.3% 18 and over 894 87.7% 65 and over 277 27.2% Median age 53.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 779 67.4% Hispanic or Latino 136 11.8% Other race 92 8% Two or more races 77 6.7% Asian 71 6.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
57.4%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
13.2%
26.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 14.2% $25k–$35k 19.5% $35k–$50k 6.7% $50k–$75k 31.6% $75k–$100k 1.0% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 7.1% Median income $41,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $135,400 Median rent / month $599 Owner occupied 77.8% Renter occupied 22.2% Vacant 19.9% Single-family detached 67.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 18.4% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 9.5% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 14.6% 1939 or earlier 13.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.9% 1 bedroom 10.4% 2 bedrooms 34.2% 3 bedrooms 37.2% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 42.9% 3 or more 29.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.0% Electricity 27.0% Propane / LP gas 20.7% Wood 11.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 185 38.7% Cohabiting couple 46 9.6% Male householder, no spouse 153 32.0% Female householder, no spouse 94 19.7% Households with children under 18 87 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 153 32.0% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.9% 21.2% Married 38.8% 59.6% Separated 4.1% 0.3% Widowed 0.2% 8.9% Divorced 16.0% 10.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 47 31.5% Elementary school 48 32.2% High school 17 11.4% College / grad school 37 24.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.5%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Public administration
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Professional & management
8.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.2% Service 10.1% Sales & office 18.5% Natural resources & construction 21.4% Production & transportation 3.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 50.5% Government 26.8% Self-employed 19.0% Unpaid family workers 3.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.0% Carpool 1.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.2% Work from home 25.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.5% Retirement income 25.5% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 6.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.1% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.6% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 22.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.1% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 15.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.6% Visited dentist 59.8% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 106 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.0% Public insurance 46.8% No insurance 9.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,006 98.7% Spanish 1 0.1% Other Indo-European 1 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 907 89.0% Born in same state 907 89.0% Born in different state 491 48.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 112 11.0% Not a US citizen 103 92.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 199 19.5% French 65 6.4% Polish 53 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 52 5.1% Arab 48 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.9% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81149
What city is ZIP code 81149 in?
ZIP code 81149 is primarily assigned to Saguache, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81149 in?
ZIP code 81149 falls within Saguache County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81149 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 81149 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81149 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 81149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 81149 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 81149 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81149?
The median home value in ZIP code 81149 is $135,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 81149 in?
ZIP code 81149 observes the MST timezone.
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