| City: | Vilas, Colorado |
| County: | Baca County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:03:44 AM |
| Population: | 135 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3392, -102.4318 |
| Land Area: | 30.007 sq mi |
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Vilas sits in Colorado's far southeastern corner, in Baca County, where the High Plains stretch toward Kansas and Oklahoma. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 53.78 square mile territory. The post office maintains 60 PO Boxes for a community of 135 residents in 50 households, with the extra boxes serving ranches and farms in the surrounding countryside.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes that fan out across the plains. Street names like State Highway 100, State Highway 160, and various county roads (County Road DD, County Road 36, County Road KK) trace the agricultural road network. The town itself has a small grid with streets named Ohio, Colorado, Pritchard, Central, Main, Pine, and Maple, but delivery goes to PO Boxes, not doors.
Vilas is agricultural and remote. Median household income is $31,328, and median home value is $71,400. The population of 135 is 84% white, with a median age of 36.6 years. Most residents own their homes (41 owner-occupied, 9 renter-occupied). The community has just 3 business establishments employing 6 people. For the handful of workers tracked by the census, transportation dominates employment, likely tied to farming and ranching logistics.
All mail to Vilas must use a PO Box address:
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Vilas, CO 81087Highways and county roads serve agricultural areas, while a small town grid (Ohio, Colorado, Central, Main, Pine, Maple) marks the town center.
ZIP Code 81087 has 135 residents and 50 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.4%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 135Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 197Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 87 | 154 | 192 | 235 | 246 | 197 | 143 | 123 | 136 | 130 | 169 | 141 | 206 | 197 |
| Decennial Census | 145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 135 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 36.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| White: | 114 | 78.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 13.01% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 8.22% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 72 | 53.33% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 63 | 46.67% | 36.3 years |
| Total: | 135 | 100% | 36.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 179 | 90.86% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 9.14% |
| Total Population: | 197 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 179 | 90.86% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 9.14% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $24,531 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,750. Family households earn a median of $57,188 versus $17,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,532). By gender, male median income is $58,438 and female is $45,938, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,531 | $33,500 | $34,500 | $34,583 | $33,333 | $35,313 | $30,833 | $33,750 | $48,750 | $53,750 | $29,732 | $0 | $31,328 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $24,766 | $32,750 | $33,250 | $33,333 | $33,750 | $0 | $56,250 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $73,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,188 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,625 | $20,625 | $22,083 | $25,625 | $22,292 | $22,500 | $24,500 | $24,750 | $31,250 | $34,750 | $35,938 | $0 | $0 | $17,656 |
| Median Male Income | $27,500 | $24,167 | $23,125 | $23,750 | $0 | $31,250 | $53,125 | $52,500 | $56,250 | $36,667 | $55,208 | $75,000 | $69,688 | $58,438 |
| Median Female Income | $26,250 | $26,406 | $26,389 | $24,688 | $0 | $26,667 | $0 | $0 | $28,750 | $26,786 | $28,750 | $32,273 | $31,875 | $45,938 |
| Employed: | 72 | 50.35% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 69 | 48.25% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 22.22% |
| Service: | 10 | 13.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 13.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 19.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 30.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $93,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $28,800 (44.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,800. The median gross rent is $464, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $47 (11.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.43% (56.60% with a mortgage, 43.40% free-and-clear) and renters 34.57% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $54,000 | $53,200 | $53,900 | $57,500 | $62,500 | $70,000 | $82,000 | $75,000 | $70,000 | $67,700 | $66,700 | $71,400 | $93,800 |
| Less than $500: | 24 | 85.71% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 7.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 7.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $417 | $438 | $475 | $518 | $655 | $667 | $715 | $650 | $372 | $367 | $393 | $425 | $457 | $464 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 37.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 28.40% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 34.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 89.01% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 10.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 64 | 70.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 2.20% |
| Other Units: | 25 | 27.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 75.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 26.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 23.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.48%). College enrollment is 12.07%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 7.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 45.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 23.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 13.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 2.31% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 120 | 92.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 16.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 91 | 37.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 148 | 60.91% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 1.65% |
| Total: | 243 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 239 | 98.35% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 18.5% | 26.2% | 17.0% | 29.4% | 29.0% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.1% | 26.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 18 | 31.03% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 3.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 34.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 18.97% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 34.48% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 56.90% |
ZIP Code 81087 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $128,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 65Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $32,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $128,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81087 is located in Baca County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81087. It covers 30.007 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 30.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 38102.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0881030Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Vilas town; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 81087 is in the Vilas School District RE-5, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.