| City: | Romeo, Colorado |
| County: | Conejos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:07 AM |
| Population: | 302 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1671, -105.9919 |
| Land Area: | 0.233 sq mi |
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Romeo is a small rural community in Conejos County, Colorado, where all 302 residents rely on PO Box delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available across the 0.75 square mile area. The post office maintains 139 PO Boxes for 112 households, with the extra boxes serving surrounding areas and businesses.
The town shows its Southern Colorado roots in the street layout. Numbered avenues (2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, 4th Avenue) form the core grid, while Spanish-named streets like Blanca, Conejos, Durango, and Antonito connect to nearby towns and geographic features. These names tie Romeo to the broader San Luis Valley heritage. Rural carrier routes handle what limited street delivery exists, primarily serving the numbered grid and nearby County Road 15.
With a median household income of $42,188 and median home values around $112,500, this is a working-class agricultural community. Nearly a quarter of workers (22.8%) work from home. The housing stock skews old, with many homes dating before 1939, and 65 mobile homes provide affordable housing options. Owner-occupancy is high at 78.6% (88 of 112 homes), typical of rural Colorado communities where residents stay for generations.
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Romeo, CO 81148Street names combine numbered avenues forming the town grid with Spanish place names referencing nearby towns and geographic features in the San Luis Valley.
ZIP Code 81148 has 302 residents and 112 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 36.3 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.5%) and White (57.3%, much lower than the state average of 70.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 302Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 387Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,296.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,469Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 112Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $123,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 513 | 515 | 451 | 335 | 337 | 340 | 305 | 312 | 305 | 306 | 313 | 365 | 368 | 387 |
| Decennial Census | 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.3
Male Median Age: 34.3
Female Median Age: 42
| 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 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| White: | 173 | 36.81% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 219 | 46.60% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 25 | 5.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 51 | 10.85% |
| Total: | 470 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 164 | 54.30% | 34.3 years |
| Females: | 138 | 45.70% | 42.0 years |
| Total: | 302 | 100% | 36.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 345 | 89.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 5.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 10.85% |
| Total Population: | 387 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 345 | 89.15% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 42 | 10.85% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,469, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,969 (71.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,406. Family households earn a median of $47,344 versus $42,794 for nonfamily households (a difference of $4,550). By gender, male median income is $43,750 and female is $48,375, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (26.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,500 | $21,111 | $21,912 | $21,500 | $20,833 | $19,219 | $19,167 | $23,125 | $29,063 | $23,125 | $35,250 | $40,000 | $42,188 | $45,469 |
| Median Family Income | $29,722 | $26,528 | $26,500 | $26,875 | $32,000 | $31,458 | $32,292 | $39,375 | $35,208 | $30,000 | $33,438 | $44,375 | $45,481 | $47,344 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,071 | $11,875 | $13,750 | $12,813 | $12,000 | $13,056 | $13,558 | $13,571 | $14,886 | $0 | $35,179 | $38,421 | $40,655 | $42,794 |
| Median Male Income | $33,750 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $38,750 | $0 | $31,071 | $25,833 | $34,750 | $34,688 | $35,833 | $36,771 | $40,000 | $40,819 | $43,750 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $22,143 | $21,458 | $23,125 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,094 | $30,250 | $27,917 | $26,563 | $40,625 | $42,917 | $31,875 | $48,375 |
| Employed: | 160 | 53.16% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 3.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 129 | 42.86% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 34 | 21.25% |
| Service: | 38 | 23.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 36 | 22.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 42 | 26.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 6.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 160 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $123,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $43,200 (53.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,900. The median gross rent is $689, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $107 (18.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.05% (42.96% with a mortgage, 57.04% free-and-clear) and renters 28.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.94%, which is markedly below 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 | $80,600 | $72,000 | $58,000 | $69,600 | $66,300 | $66,700 | $68,800 | $75,000 | $72,900 | $92,200 | $91,500 | $105,200 | $112,500 | $123,800 |
| Less than $500: | 7 | 12.73% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 61.82% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 12.73% |
| $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: | 7 | 12.73% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $582 | $573 | $663 | $657 | $671 | $682 | $838 | $725 | $768 | $783 | $775 | $725 | $680 | $689 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 58 | 30.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 40.53% |
| Renter Occupied: | 55 | 28.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 190 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 190 | 94.06% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 5.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 202 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 154 | 76.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 48 | 23.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 202 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.80% 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 71.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 59.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 21.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 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 (51.76%). College enrollment is 23.53%, 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: | 38 | 13.67% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 14.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 70 | 25.18% |
| Some college, no degree: | 58 | 20.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 9.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 4.32% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 32 | 11.51% |
| Total: | 278 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 199 | 71.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 44 | 15.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 138 | 31.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 232 | 53.70% |
| No Insurance: | 62 | 14.35% |
| Total: | 432 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 370 | 85.65% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.6% | 41.3% | 45.0% | 34.5% | 28.6% | 25.4% | 19.4% | 13.3% | 20.3% | 25.0% | 23.9% | 16.7% | 24.3% | 21.8% |
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): | 44 | 51.76% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 24.71% |
| College or graduate school: | 20 | 23.53% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 65 | 76.47% |
ZIP Code 81148 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 8 people with an annual payroll of $509,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,521Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $107,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $509,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81148 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 81148. It covers 0.233 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: | 0.233 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: | 0865740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Romeo town; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81148 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.