81155 ZIP Code — Villa Grove, CO

Saguache County, Colorado

ZIP code 81155 is located in Villa Grove, Colorado, within Saguache County. It covers approximately 275.34 square miles and serves a population of 260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81155

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $420,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($44,297) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 81155 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

260

population

275.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81155 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81155

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81155. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Villa Grove	Acceptable
Villa Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81201 Salida (17.4 mi) 81201 Salida (17.4 mi) 81233 Howard (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	260
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	275.34 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.3069
Longitude	-106.0514
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	30.1%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

260

Population

People per sq mi

63.9

Median age

$44,297

Median household income

$44,928

Per capita income

$420,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	3.5%
18 and over	251	96.5%
65 and over	126	48.5%
Median age	63.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	244	93.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	57.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	13.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 33.8%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	33.8%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$44,297

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 26.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$420,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	36.4%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.3%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	54.8%
Wood	15.9%
No fuel used	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	58	36.9%
Households with children under 18	14	8.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	54.8%
Average household size	1.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.4%	12.1%
Married	74.4%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.3%
Divorced	16.2%	27.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	6	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.3%

Agriculture & mining 24.6%

Construction 18.9%

Retail trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Professional & management 1.6%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	54.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	28.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	29.5%
Work from home	41.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.3%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	18.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	69.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	257	98.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	260	100.0%
Born in same state	260	100.0%
Born in different state	108	41.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	26.2%
French	52	20%
Arab	13	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	2.7%
Norwegian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.4%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81155

What city is ZIP code 81155 in?

ZIP code 81155 is primarily assigned to Villa Grove, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81155 in?

ZIP code 81155 falls within Saguache County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81155 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 81155 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81155 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 81155 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81155 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 81155 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81155?

The median home value in ZIP code 81155 is $420,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 81155 in?

ZIP code 81155 observes the MST timezone.