| City: | Manassa, Colorado |
| County: | Conejos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:03 AM |
| Population: | 1,226 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.0957, -105.8420 |
| Land Area: | 25.755 sq mi |
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Manassa is a small farming town in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley, where PO Box mail is the only option. This is a PO Box Only Zone, which means there's no alternative mail delivery across the 13.94 square mile territory. The Manassa post office maintains 547 PO Boxes for a community of 463 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.18, which means the post office serves not just town residents but also people from surrounding rural areas.
The town has 1,226 residents spread across a classic grid layout. Streets run north-south (numbered 1st through 9th) and east-west (Main Street, Morgan Street, Jack Street, and others). Rural route delivery covers county roads and state highways radiating from the town center. With 226 rural route records across 2 distinct rural routes, mail reaches farms and ranches on County Road 17, County Road 18, and State Highway 142.
Manassa's economy centers on transportation and warehousing. Of the town's workers, 350 are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's the single largest employment sector. Agriculture still plays a role, with 53 workers in farming, fishing, and hunting. Median household income is $56,953. The town has 17 business establishments employing 57 people total.
The population is 71% White, with 14% identifying as Some Other Race and 11% Hispanic or Latino. Median age is 37.1 years. Most residents own their homes (370 owner-occupied vs 93 renter-occupied units). It's a stable, working-class community where 80% of households own rather than rent.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Manassa, CO 81141. Street delivery isn't available. The post office is the central point for mail pickup across this corner of Conejos County.
Classic small-town grid with numbered streets plus county roads serving surrounding farmland.
ZIP Code 81141 has 1,226 residents and 463 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 37.1 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,226Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,406Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 47.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,539Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 463Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $202,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,597 | 1,498 | 1,499 | 1,436 | 1,497 | 1,459 | 1,476 | 1,444 | 1,280 | 1,315 | 1,049 | 1,012 | 1,195 | 1,406 |
| Decennial Census | 1,318 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,226 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.1
Male Median Age: 35.4
Female Median Age: 38.6
| 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 | 39 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| Female | 37 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 18 | 36 | 36 | 52 | 33 | 36 | 28 | 42 | 44 | 36 | 32 | 13 | 12 | 23 |
| Total | 76 | 98 | 103 | 99 | 52 | 70 | 73 | 83 | 67 | 60 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 69 | 65 | 41 | 31 | 30 |
| White: | 866 | 53.89% |
| Black: | 8 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 557 | 34.66% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.19% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 161 | 10.02% |
| Total: | 1,607 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 602 | 49.10% | 35.4 years |
| Females: | 624 | 50.90% | 38.6 years |
| Total: | 1,226 | 100% | 37.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,319 | 93.81% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.43% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 81 | 6.19% |
| Total Population: | 1,406 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,319 | 93.81% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 87 | 6.19% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,539, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,760 (49.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,869. Family households earn a median of $75,573 versus $47,965 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,608). By gender, male median income is $64,519 and female is $46,964, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,555 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.9%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,779 | $44,052 | $43,854 | $45,417 | $40,893 | $35,511 | $36,442 | $36,500 | $37,670 | $42,011 | $42,039 | $53,929 | $56,953 | $59,539 |
| Median Family Income | $43,906 | $47,014 | $47,063 | $50,268 | $49,306 | $45,673 | $47,188 | $51,875 | $40,909 | $55,833 | $56,875 | $72,143 | $78,036 | $75,573 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,139 | $28,203 | $26,875 | $28,594 | $24,063 | $24,375 | $21,250 | $21,827 | $30,125 | $38,750 | $32,188 | $41,250 | $45,943 | $47,965 |
| Median Male Income | $34,735 | $39,583 | $40,313 | $45,735 | $47,167 | $41,136 | $39,412 | $41,667 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $60,833 | $64,958 | $64,519 |
| Median Female Income | $31,667 | $31,932 | $30,208 | $26,667 | $21,875 | $24,375 | $24,531 | $25,875 | $27,031 | $40,750 | $42,955 | $46,324 | $42,266 | $46,964 |
| Employed: | 661 | 65.64% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 1.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 333 | 33.07% |
| Total: | 1,007 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 289 | 43.72% |
| Service: | 61 | 9.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 93 | 14.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 106 | 16.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 112 | 16.94% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 661 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $202,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $88,800 (78.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,900. The median gross rent is $744, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $137 (22.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.75% (39.14% with a mortgage, 60.86% free-and-clear) and renters 13.25% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,700 | $104,100 | $107,100 | $106,500 | $104,400 | $117,500 | $116,300 | $112,700 | $118,600 | $144,500 | $125,000 | $154,000 | $176,200 | $202,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 29 | 45.31% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 10.94% |
| $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: | 28 | 43.75% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $607 | $583 | $613 | $594 | $569 | $565 | $555 | $563 | $708 | $535 | $760 | $675 | $693 | $744 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 164 | 33.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 255 | 52.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 64 | 13.25% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 483 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 483 | 92.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 42 | 8.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 525 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 456 | 86.86% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 2.10% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 11.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 525 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.70% 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 94.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 51.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.13%). College enrollment is 18.96%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 4.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 1.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 357 | 38.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 220 | 23.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 63 | 6.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 165 | 17.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 63 | 6.83% |
| Total: | 923 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 868 | 94.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 228 | 24.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 761 | 46.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 730 | 44.24% |
| No Insurance: | 159 | 9.64% |
| Total: | 1,650 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,491 | 90.36% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.8% | 14.0% | 18.4% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 22.7% | 17.5% | 18.1% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% |
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: | 43 | 8.96% |
| Kindergarten: | 86 | 17.92% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 207 | 43.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 53 | 11.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 91 | 18.96% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 129 | 26.88% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 346 | 72.08% |
ZIP Code 81141 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 57 people with an annual payroll of $1,348,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 575Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $326,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,348,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 57Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81141 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 81141. It covers 25.755 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 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: | 25.755 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: 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: | 0848060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Manassa town; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 81141 is in the North Conejos School District RE-1J, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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 March 1, 2026.