| City: | Capulin, Colorado |
| County: | Conejos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:03:52 AM |
| Population: | 174 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.2917, -106.1294 |
| Land Area: | 2.915 sq mi |
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Capulin is a small rural community in southern Colorado's Conejos County, serving as a mail hub for a sparsely populated region. The post office maintains 119 PO Boxes for just 52 local households, a 2.29:1 ratio that shows this facility serves people well beyond the immediate area. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the service area, making the post office the sole option for mail access.
The 174 residents live in a compact 5.2 square mile area, but the postal reach extends far beyond that. Street names tell the story of rural Colorado: County Road 8, County Road X5, State Highway 15, and Forest Development Roads (FDR 255, FDR 252) indicate a landscape of farms, ranches, and access points to public lands. Rural carrier routes serve 64 delivery points along these scattered roads.
With a median age of 48.7 years and median household income of $87,204, Capulin has an older, financially stable population. Nearly half the housing units (49 of 101) sit vacant, with 12 classified as seasonal properties. This pattern fits mountain communities where second homes and seasonal use are common. The area has no registered business establishments, confirming its character as a residential and agricultural community.
Capulin's post office has served this corner of Conejos County since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. For residents spread across county roads and forest service access routes, the PO Box isn't just convenient. It's the only option.
Standard PO Box format:
PO Box [number]
Capulin, CO 81124All mail to this area uses PO Boxes. Street delivery is not available.
Street network dominated by county roads with alphabetic designations (X5, Y, Z, AA, BB) and forest development roads indicating rural character and proximity to public lands.
ZIP Code 81124 has 174 residents and 52 households (average 3.23 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.5%) and White (42.5%, much lower than the state average of 70.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 174Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 59.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $88,793Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 52Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 173 | 106 | 78 | 106 | 112 | 91 | 88 | 204 | 166 | 125 | 164 | 356 | 332 | 259 |
| Decennial Census | 303 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 174 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 55.5
| 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 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 74 | 26.43% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.71% |
| Hispanic:* | 147 | 52.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 5.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 43 | 15.36% |
| Total: | 280 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 83 | 47.70% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 91 | 52.30% | 55.5 years |
| Total: | 174 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 257 | 99.23% |
| 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: | 2 | 0.77% |
| Total Population: | 259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 257 | 99.23% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.77% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $88,793, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $57,543 (184.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,793. Family households earn a median of $88,922 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $88,922). By gender, male median income is $80,208 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $80,208 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (42.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $18,824 | $18,173 | $19,250 | $19,250 | $0 | $0 | $11,354 | $11,000 | $10,272 | $0 | $82,262 | $87,204 | $88,793 |
| Median Family Income | $32,589 | $19,265 | $0 | $58,295 | $25,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,922 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,042 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $11,875 | $12,206 | $0 | $18,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,500 | $63,977 | $66,500 | $80,208 |
| Median Female Income | $19,554 | $30,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 50 | 32.26% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 105 | 67.74% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 16.00% |
| Service: | 17 | 34.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 42.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $79,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $85,300 (51.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $295 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - 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 | $164,600 | $116,000 | $95,000 | $104,500 | $117,500 | $160,000 | $160,400 | $206,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $74,900 | $79,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $295 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 88 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 70.45% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 29.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 86.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 72.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.60%). College enrollment is 7.55%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 1.99% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 82 | 54.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 23.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 20.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 148 | 98.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 20.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 111 | 33.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 224 | 66.87% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 335 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 335 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 57.4% | 72.7% | 100.0% | 55.9% | 32.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 30 | 56.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 35.85% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 7.55% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 49 | 92.45% |
ZIP Code 81124 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 143Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81124 is located in Conejos County, Colorado, within the Alamosa, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10480) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81124. It covers 2.915 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Alamosa, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10480Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.915 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0811975Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Capulin CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81124 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.