| City: | Monte Vista, Colorado |
| Names to Avoid: | Lariat, Maxeyville, Sargents School |
| Counties: | Rio Grande County[Primary] Alamosa County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:05 AM |
| Population: | 7,347 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.5491, -106.1579 |
| Land Area: | 287.272 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 81144 has 7,347 residents and 2,904 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, slightly older than the state (37.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.0%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 7,347Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 6,543Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 7,255Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,662Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2,904Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $234,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 7,798 | 7,528 | 7,296 | 7,015 | 7,038 | 6,850 | 7,008 | 7,128 | 7,047 | 6,837 | 6,881 | 6,766 | 6,677 | 6,543 |
| Decennial Census | 7,344 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,347 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 38.7
Female Median Age: 41.6
| 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 | 232 | 272 | 259 | 286 | 181 | 186 | 235 | 222 | 184 | 193 | 185 | 229 | 268 | 240 | 179 | 127 | 73 | 75 |
| Female | 191 | 254 | 282 | 258 | 184 | 187 | 221 | 215 | 234 | 165 | 210 | 253 | 297 | 255 | 211 | 120 | 87 | 97 |
| Total | 423 | 526 | 541 | 544 | 365 | 373 | 456 | 437 | 418 | 358 | 395 | 482 | 565 | 495 | 390 | 247 | 160 | 172 |
| White: | 4,922 | 51.66% |
| Black: | 42 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,357 | 35.24% |
| Asian: | 27 | 0.28% |
| American Indian: | 206 | 2.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 968 | 10.16% |
| Total: | 9,527 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,626 | 49.35% | 38.7 years |
| Females: | 3,721 | 50.65% | 41.6 years |
| Total: | 7,347 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 6,206 | 94.85% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 0.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 53 | 0.81% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 279 | 5.07% |
| Total Population: | 6,543 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6,211 | 94.93% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 332 | 5.07% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,662, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,211 (72.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,340. Family households earn a median of $77,672 versus $29,489 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,183). By gender, male median income is $51,393 and female is $58,819, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,426 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.0%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,451 | $38,322 | $40,658 | $42,621 | $43,943 | $42,045 | $40,785 | $39,127 | $39,322 | $44,080 | $54,638 | $61,274 | $61,554 | $64,662 |
| Median Family Income | $46,234 | $48,958 | $46,758 | $49,617 | $50,593 | $52,862 | $53,673 | $55,495 | $63,869 | $71,767 | $75,503 | $82,443 | $85,305 | $77,672 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,384 | $17,344 | $20,929 | $25,385 | $29,716 | $21,611 | $21,638 | $20,163 | $16,369 | $14,672 | $23,056 | $26,490 | $25,038 | $29,489 |
| Median Male Income | $35,255 | $40,161 | $39,307 | $40,125 | $44,716 | $41,671 | $37,321 | $39,180 | $41,602 | $51,696 | $51,484 | $60,448 | $59,479 | $51,393 |
| Median Female Income | $31,162 | $29,100 | $29,817 | $32,835 | $30,412 | $31,641 | $31,199 | $34,808 | $34,207 | $49,497 | $44,628 | $50,774 | $56,750 | $58,819 |
| Employed: | 2,905 | 55.99% |
| Unemployed: | 466 | 8.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,817 | 35.02% |
| Total: | 5,188 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,585 | 54.56% |
| Service: | 297 | 10.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 306 | 10.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 371 | 12.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 346 | 11.91% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,905 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $234,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $107,200 (84.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,700. The median gross rent is $941, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $376 (66.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $266. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.69% (65.23% with a mortgage, 34.77% free-and-clear) and renters 32.31% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.53%, 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 | $127,000 | $115,200 | $114,500 | $126,700 | $131,100 | $129,900 | $145,300 | $158,200 | $157,500 | $195,000 | $189,500 | $214,200 | $217,500 | $234,200 |
| Less than $500: | 190 | 21.16% |
| $500 to $999: | 260 | 28.95% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 236 | 26.28% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 0.67% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 106 | 11.80% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 100 | 11.14% |
| Total: | 898 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $565 | $566 | $597 | $548 | $605 | $585 | $583 | $592 | $675 | $656 | $709 | $669 | $752 | $941 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,227 | 44.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 654 | 23.53% |
| Renter Occupied: | 898 | 32.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,779 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,779 | 93.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 194 | 6.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,973 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,275 | 76.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 351 | 11.81% |
| Other Units: | 347 | 11.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,973 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 50.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 18.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.25%). College enrollment is 14.04%, 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: | 297 | 6.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 370 | 8.05% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,381 | 30.04% |
| Some college, no degree: | 740 | 16.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 257 | 5.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,073 | 23.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 479 | 10.42% |
| Total: | 4,597 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,930 | 85.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,552 | 33.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,254 | 46.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,947 | 42.01% |
| No Insurance: | 814 | 11.60% |
| Total: | 7,015 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 6,201 | 88.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.9% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 13.2% | 15.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 16.6% | 10.0% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 13.7% | 18.5% |
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: | 164 | 11.01% |
| Kindergarten: | 69 | 4.63% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 778 | 52.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 269 | 18.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 209 | 14.04% |
| Total: | 1,489 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 233 | 15.65% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,116 | 74.95% |
ZIP Code 81144 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 214 business establishments, employing about 1,989 people with an annual payroll of $80,376,000. USPS data shows 2,902 residential mailboxes and 255 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 2,902Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 255Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,653Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,334Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 79Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 214Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $18,728,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $80,376,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,989Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81144 is located in Rio Grande County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81144. It covers 287.272 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.211 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: | 287.272 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.211 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: | 0851635Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Monte Vista city; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 81144 is part of 2 school districts, including: Sargent School District RE-33J (Grades KG thru 12) and Monte Vista School District C-8 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 9 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.