| City: | Sargents, Colorado |
| Names to Avoid: | White Pine |
| County: | Saguache County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:03 PM |
| Population: | 56 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.4307, -106.4988 |
| Land Area: | 372.027 sq mi |
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Sargents sits at the edge of Saguache County's mountain wilderness, where 337 square miles contain just 56 year-round residents. This isn't a vacation island in the coastal sense. It's a seasonal mountain community surrounded by Colorado high country, where two-thirds of all homes remain empty most of the year.
Of the 135 housing units in this territory, 91 are used only seasonally. That's 67% vacancy outside peak months. The 44 occupied homes house a permanent population of 56, mostly older residents (median age 46.8 years). When summer arrives and second homeowners return, the population swells and the character shifts.
The Sargents post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for this scattered community. With a 1.09 adoption rate (48 boxes for 44 households), nearly every property relies on the post office. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. Two rural carrier routes serve some addresses along County Road 888 and US Highway 50, but most residents pick up mail in person.
The area's mining heritage shows in its street names. White Pine Street recalls the historic mining camp of White Pine, still recognized by USPS as a non-mailing alias. Other streets bear frontier-era names: Front Street, Marshall Street, 1st Street. County Road 888 and Elk Trail serve the modern scattered settlement pattern.
This is genuinely remote. Per capita income of $40,913 supports a mix of retirees and seasonal workers. The three local businesses employ just 10 people combined. Most workers commute elsewhere or work in seasonal tourism. It's a high-altitude getaway for second homeowners and a quiet year-round home for the few dozen who stay through winter.
Street names mix frontier-era mining history (White Pine, Marshall, Front) with modern rural routes serving scattered properties.
ZIP Code 81248 has 56 residents and 44 households (average 1.27 persons per household). The median age is 46.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.3% male and 35.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.2%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 241Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 31 | 33 | 122 | 136 | 139 | 159 | 200 | 102 | 95 | 161 | 184 | 197 | 241 |
| Decennial Census | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 56 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.8
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 47
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 55 | 93.22% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 5.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 36 | 64.29% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 20 | 35.71% | 47.0 years |
| Total: | 56 | 100% | 46.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 241 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 241 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 241 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($92,470), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,731. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 78.1%, which is considerably higher 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 Management (63.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $56,364 | $51,779 | $54,063 | $55,250 | $55,990 | $56,731 | $0 | $120,298 | $130,872 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $131,076 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 118 | 78.15% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 33 | 21.85% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 75 | 63.56% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 36.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 118 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($502,200), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.11% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 38.89% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 53.61%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.63%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $171,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 35 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $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): | 55 | 61.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 38.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 46.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 104 | 53.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 194 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 142 | 73.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 52 | 26.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 194 | 100% |
In 2023, 28.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (58.44%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 90 | 59.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 5.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 6.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 23.18% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 5.30% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 151 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 28.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 144 | 56.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 113 | 43.97% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 257 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 45 | 58.44% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 19.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 22.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 45 | 58.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 41.56% |
ZIP Code 81248 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $615,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 53Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $102,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $615,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81248 is located in Saguache 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 81248. It covers 372.027 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.105 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: | 372.027 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.105 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81248 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 January 1, 2026.