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Conejos County
Sanford, CO
81151
81151 ZIP Code — Sanford, CO
Conejos County, Colorado
ZIP code 81151 is located in
Sanford ,
Colorado ,
within Conejos County .
It covers approximately 293.07 square miles and serves a population of
1,708 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 719 .
About ZIP code 81151
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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,292. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 81151 reflects a community defined by 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
1,708
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
293.07 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
37.2178
Longitude
-105.7527
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
719
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
65.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
25.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
5.5%
7.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.1%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$42,292
Median household income
$152,400
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 507 29.7% 18 and over 1,201 70.3% 65 and over 358 21.0% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Group Count % White 1,176 54.4% Hispanic or Latino 454 21% Two or more races 410 19% Other race 90 4.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 32 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
65.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
25.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
5.5%
7.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.1%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 9.0% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 23.3% $50k–$75k 21.2% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 1.9% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $42,292
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $152,400 Median rent / month $728 Owner occupied 81.0% Renter occupied 19.0% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 77.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 21.3% 1980–1989 20.3% 1970–1979 9.7% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 3.1% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 26.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 19.5% 3 bedrooms 50.2% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 31.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.2% Electricity 15.7% Propane / LP gas 15.1% Fuel oil 0.9% Wood 22.4% Solar 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 361 52.5% Cohabiting couple 24 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 134 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 169 24.6% Households with children under 18 195 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 301 43.8% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.3% 19.4% Married 57.0% 55.7% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 1.4% 4.9% Divorced 16.2% 18.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 27.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.1% Kindergarten 30 6.7% Elementary school 246 54.5% High school 135 29.9% College / grad school 35 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.2%
Professional & management
17.0%
Public administration
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.9% Service 9.5% Sales & office 26.8% Natural resources & construction 14.1% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.5% Government 31.0% Self-employed 5.3% Unpaid family workers 4.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.8% Carpool 15.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 21.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.2% Retirement income 18.0% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 10.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.3% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 18.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.3% Visited dentist 56.0% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 105 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.5% 65 and over 39.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.1% Public insurance 51.7% No insurance 14.9% Uninsured under 19 15.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,602 93.8% Spanish 184 11.5% Other Indo-European 184 11.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,664 97.4% Born in same state 1,656 97.0% Born in different state 1,167 68.3% Foreign born 8 0.5% Naturalized citizen 44 2.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 283 16.6% Italian 170 10% Dutch 135 7.9% Arab 85 5%
Ancestry Count % English 18 1.1% Irish 11 0.6% Polish 11 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81151
What city is ZIP code 81151 in?
ZIP code 81151 is primarily assigned to Sanford, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81151 in?
ZIP code 81151 falls within Conejos County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81151 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 81151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 81151 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81151?
The median home value in ZIP code 81151 is $152,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81151?
The median household income in ZIP code 81151 is $42,292, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81151 in?
ZIP code 81151 observes the MST timezone.
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